SUSTAINABLY YOURS!
4-H
Returns to Multnomah County with a sustainable living focus
The
4-H Youth Development program returns to Multnomah County
and with a new focus on sustainable living, according to
Maureen Hosty, faculty member of 4-H Youth Development.
How to choose plants for sustainable landscapes
A sustainable
landscape has a minimal impact on the environment and becomes
easier to care for as it matures, according to an OSU Extension
Service publication.
Manage garden pests without chemicals
Gardeners looking
for a "sustainable" resolution
this year might consider using alternative methods to manage
insects, slugs and disease, according to Gail Gredler, an
OSU-trained Master Gardener.
Basic design concepts for sustainable landscapes
Sustainable
landscapes use minimal water, fertilizers, pesticides, labor
and building materials. Check out this OSU Extension publication
for details.
Hardscapes
for sustainable landscapes
Patios, decks, walkways and driveways
can be part of a sustainable plan for your home landscape,
according to this OSU Extension publication.
IN THE GARDEN
Repair
winter storm-damaged trees and shrubs promptly for best
results
The earlier you care for injured plants, the better
chance they have of recovering, advises Ross Penhallegon,
horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension
Service.
How to grow berries, fruit trees, roses and native plants
in Central Oregon
The key is to select varieties suited
to local growing conditions and follow recommendations for
planting and care, according to Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU Extension
Service horticulturist.
Try
container gardening if space is limited
If space is limited,
you can grow any vegetable in a container with enough preparation
and care, according to OSU's publication "Growing
Your Own."
WHAT'S NEW
Illustrated
landscape plant website makes identification easy
An updated
website of more than 3,500 landscape plants provides close-ups
of leaves, flowers and fruits and was created by Pat Breen,
OSU professor emeritus of horticulture.
Soil quality test available
for gardeners and farmers in the Willamette Valley
Willamette
Valley gardeners and farmers can do their own soil analysis
and get more-thorough results than traditional soil nutrient
tests, says Dan McGrath, OSU Extension Service agent in Linn
County.
Home
food preparation can cause foodborne illness
Foodborne illness
often is caused by how food is prepared at home, but preventive
measures can be taken, according to Carolyn Raab, OSU Extension
Foods & Nutrition Specialist.
OSU GARDEN CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY
Things
to do in your garden this month.
ONE-MINUTE GARDENER
Gardening tips from OSU Extension's radio
archive. Turn on your speakers and
visit the links below:
Organic
mulch
Container
gardening |
