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Wristband samplers show similar chemical exposure across three continents
Apr 22, 2019
Oregon State University researchers deployed chemical-sampling wristbands to individuals on three continents and found that no two wristbands had identical chemical detections – but the same 14 chemicals were detected in more than 50 percent of the wristbands.
Master gardeners share stories of missteps and successes
Apr 18, 2019
Three gardeners recount their hits and misses.
Let soil temperature guide you when planting vegetables
Apr 12, 2019
It's time to plant cool-weather vegetables like greens and peas; wait for the soil to warm before planting totomatoes, squash and peppers.
Offer nectar to tempt hummingbirds to the garden
Apr 5, 2019
Hummingbirds are more than just beautiful in the garden, they also play a place in the ecosystem by eating bugs and pollinating.
Peel off the layers of growing artichokes
Mar 29, 2019
Whether you eat them or let them produce flowers, artichokes are versatile and beautiful in the garden.
Mason bees go to work early in the season before honey bees emerge
Mar 25, 2019
Helpful mason bees pollinate our fruit trees that bloom in March and April
No need for tears if you plant onions soon
Mar 15, 2019
March and April are prime times to plant onions.
Climate change negatively affects waterbirds in the American West
Mar 15, 2019
New research shows that recent climate change is having profound effects on wetlands across the American West – affecting birds that use these wetlands for breeding, migration and wintering.
Go miniature with a glass terrarium
Mar 8, 2019
Give your terrarium your own spin with accessories from sea shells and drift wood to miniature garden and animal pieces.
OSU Extension training results in reduced pesticide use in schools
Mar 7, 2019
Survey results show that the vast majority of Oregon’s school districts have implemented key integrated pest management practices, including reduced pesticide use, through training provided by Oregon State University.