In the News
The Master Gardeners of Jackson County award scholarship
Miriam Hawk of Talent is this year’s recipient of the $2500 scholarship given by the
Jackson County Master Gardeners Association...to read more click here
More people saving green by getting green thumb
KATU 2 Problem Solvers March 30, 2009 at 5:42 PM PDT
Check out the story that aired on KATU news by clicking here.
Organic Gardening Certificate Program (OGCP)
edible Portland Spring 2009 Number 14
The 2008 Organic Gardening Certificate Program (OGCP) is the focus of the cover story for the spring Edible Portland magazine in both the print and online versions. Check it out click here then click on the “Dig in” link and look for the article entitled “First Class."
First-time gardeners might try container vegetable garden
Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com - Mar 24, 2009
... on Oregon gardening, such as news, calendars, how-to publications, audio programs, the Master Gardener program and "Northwest Gardeners e-News."
...to read more click here.
Manage hungry garden pests without resorting to chemicals
Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com - Mar 24, 2009
"The first steps are simply preventative," according to Gail Gredler, an Oregon State University-trained Master Gardener. "Don't wait for trouble to happen. ...to read more click here.
OSU Extension Re-Opens Gardening Hotline in Multnomah County
News and Communications OSU, Media Release March 20, 2009
"Gardeners in Multnomah County now have a new way to get answers to
questions ranging from how to keep black spot off their roses to how to
grow beans and blueberries." ...to read more click here.
Splitgill fungus
Statesman Journal - Mar 20, 2009
The Master Gardeners' Question of the Week... is courtesy of Oregon State University Extension Service's master gardeners. The master gardeners are trained ...check it out click here.
Sowing the seeds of change
South County Spotlight - Mar 18, 2009
That’s why Bubl, along with the Columbia County Master Gardeners program, is actively searching for young people who want to garden but have no idea where ......to read more click here.
Wildlife habitat use may impact your land
Lake Oswego Review - Mar 12, 2009
The city of Portland will be implementing a program involving Three
Rivers Land Conservancy and Oregon State Master Gardeners to provide
their skills and ...check it out click here.
Cutting emissions is the mission
Statesman Journal - Mar 11, 2009
Salem is one of a handful of Oregon cities offering Climate Master Training, a program based on the Master Gardener and Master Recycler model in which ..check it out click here.
Forest Grove mulls ways to strengthen community bonds:
Forest Grove News-Times, Jan 28, 2009
Weston Miller, Urban Horticulturist with the Oregon State University
Extension Service, gave a a presentation on community gardens, at the
Forest Grove Annual Town Meeting.
“Community gardens serve as a vital place for community interaction,” Miller said. “People will say, ‘Hey, my tomatoes are doing well this year, how are yours?’ In an era when we’re increasingly isolated from each other, that’s an important asset.” ...to read more click here.
