Home Gardening
Got gardening questions? We've got answers!
We've moved: 783 Grant Street (between Garfield St. and Chambers St.) in the Rainbow Valley Design and Consturction Building. Parking availble inside the chainlink fenced area. Enter through the patio with the planted tubs.
Master Gardener Hotline for phone calls and walk in customers open:
Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. ~ Master Gardener Hotline: 541-344-0265
Help us "Grow into the Future" by sending a donation. Please make checks payable to Agricultural Research Foundation (ARF) and mail to OSU Extension Service, 783 Grant Street, Eugene, OR 97402.
Press Releases
June 22, 2011 OSU Extension Service Honors Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
OSU Lane County Extension Service to Celebrate 100 Years on September 22, 2011
Monthly Garden Hints from Agent Ross Penhallegon (coming soon)
OSU monthly "To Do" calendars.
New ~ Growing Great Tree Fuits at Home
Master Gardener Tree Fruit Specialists have scheduled classes for the public on how to grow tree fruits successfully in the Willamette Valley. Classes will cover how to choose the right variety for taste, needs and location, rootstock selection, culture and care of fruit trees (feritlization, spacking, spraying, pruning, thinning, pollincation), and insect and disease control. Registration form with check made out to OSU Extension Service can be mailed to 783 Grant Street, Eugene, OR 97402 or drop by to pick one up. Choose the location nearest to you: Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, Junction City or Florence.
If you enjoy gardening and want to share that enjoyment with others in your community, consider the OSU Extension Master Gardener™ or Compost Specialist training programs.
2012 Free Compost workshops sponsored by the City of Eugene and OSU/Lane County Extension Service are scheduled. The $40 Worm Bin workshops are also open for registration. They will be led by certified Compost Specialists.
You can pay for the April 14, 2012 Worm bin workshope with a credit card.
Compost Specialist volunteer Training
Will be held on April 4th and 11th in 2012. Registration from will be available soon, call 541-344-5859 for details.
Master Gardener Training
The daytime Master Gardener training and Master Gardener @ Night Series in Lane County are FULL.
NEW! Master Gardener @ Night Series
The Master Gardener @ Night Series is FULL. Drop ins are welcome at individual classes held on Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9:00 at EWEB's Training Room (500 E. 4th Ave., Eugene) from January 19 through April 5 for $25 per class payable with cash or check at the door or by credit card below:
Feb. 10 Tree Fruits Feb. 16 Pruning Feb. 23 Starting Plants from Seed Mar. 1 Growing Great Vegetables
"Sustainable Gardening" manual can be purchased at the OSU Extension Service Farms & Gardens office, 783 Grant Street, Eugene (between Garfield & Chambers, off 7th) for $35 (cash or check) in a binder.
Food Security
This study analyzes options and strategies for increasing food production and processing in Lane County.
Sustainable Landscape Program
Classes for the 2012 Sustainable Landscape Certification training are being planned. Most classes will be held at EWEB North building, 500 E 4th Avenue, Eugene.
"EWEB furnishes public meeting rooms as a community service and does not sponsor or endorse activities or groups using EWEB's public facilities."
Public Pruning Classes
The pruning class schedule for 2012 classes is now available. Pre-registration is requested for all sessions by calling 541-344-5859. The schedule of classes shows dates, times, locations and pruning topics. Classes are held rain or shine.
For the past 21 years we've trained thousands of home orchardists and gardeners. Some of our participants have repeated classes to keep their skills sharp; others have taken all of the classes! Classes have been led by trained volunteer Master Gardeners who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you.
Master Gardener™ Program
Please fill out the interest form to be contacted for the next Master Gardener training. After completing the training, you can help Extension faculty educate and advise other home gardeners throughout Lane County.
Our programs are designed to help gardeners in Lane County on topics of interest to area gardeners--such as composting and pruning. We have answers to gardening questions and developed seasonal to-do lists called Garden Tips. We also have Garden Calendars, a list of activities organized by month. Our website includes links to other garden-related websites. For more information check out a practical guide to growing in Oregon, our eNews newsletter, or the Gardening Encyclopedia.
Who we are!
The OSU Extension Farms and Gardens program, including the Master Gardener program, is partnering with Lane Community College Farm Business Management Program, the Lane County Master Gardener Association, Rainbow Valley Design and Construction Company, and many other community partners. Drop by to see our new office, 783 Grant Street, Eugene (between Garfield and Chambers off 7th).
Our home gardening staff and volunteers (Master Gardeners™), in the Lane County Office can answer your questions in person, by phone, or email, in educational programs and workshops, or with locally produced materials and garden publications based on research conducted at Oregon State University. Master Gardeners are available Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Workshops and classes
Registration open for online Master Garden Course for fall 2012. Registration can be made online at: http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/mastergardener The Master Gardener online course is offered by the OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus) and Extension Service.
- Option One, participants earn a Certificate of Home Horticulture. This option does not require volunteer work. Option One will be offered also in the winter session, along with Option Two.
- Option Two offers training to become a certified Master Gardener and to earn the Master Gardener badge through volunteering. In addition to the basic course, participants are required to put in 40–70 hours of volunteer work at their local OSU Extension office. Registration for Option Two opens in October.
Master Gardener Fund Raiser: Garden Rhythm Journal authored by local gardeners.
Available for $17 at the OSU Extension Service Ag/Hort Program in Lane County, 783 Grant St, Eugene, OR 97402 or by mail. Make checks payable to the Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA).
The Lane County Master Gardener Association gladly accepts tax deductable donations. Make checks payable to the LCMGA and mail to LCMGA c/o OSU Extension Service Ag/Hort Program - Lane County, 783 Grant St, Eugene, OR 97402.
