News
Light exposure key for growing successful houseplants
Nov 8, 2019
A fundamental rule of gardening is to give houseplant the conditions they need to thrive.
By Kym Pokorny | News Story
OSU Extension builds partnerships with new fire program
Nov 1, 2019
The new program focuses on creating opportunities for landowners by building partnerships.
By Kym Pokorny | News Story
Snip some stems and have new plants in spring
Nov 1, 2019
Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” project or give them away, propagating by cuttings can be a rewarding process.
By Kym Pokorny | News Story
Wagon train camp gives youth a taste of pioneer life
Oct 31, 2019
Campers learn everything from knot tying to working with animals to working in groups.
By Mary Stewart | News Story
Retired Extension agent, turning 100, reflects on career
Oct 30, 2019
Steve Besse spent one-quarter of his life, 25 years, working for Oregon State University’s College of Agriculture, and most of it in Extension.
By Mitch Lies | News Story
Put out the welcome mat for birds in winter
Oct 25, 2019
If you are feeding backyard birds, be sure to continue through winter when they need the nutrition.
By Kym Pokorny | News Story
Commissioners give construction green light to Clackamas Extension Service Education Center
Oct 25, 2019
The new Extension Education Center will be a state-of-the-art, all wood building, with groundbreaking planned for next spring and completion by the end of 2020.
By Kimberly Jacobsen Nelson | News Story
4-H Thriving Model emphasizes active, learn-by-doing approach
Oct 25, 2019
Oregon 4-H uses an active, learn-by-doing approach to help young people see how their actions make a difference in the lives of others and the world around them.
By Mary Stewart | News Story
Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies
Oct 24, 2019
A study led by Oregon State University finds that tensions between Rangeland Fire Protection Associations and government agencies have lessened– rapidly in Idaho and gradually in Oregon.
By Chris Branam | News Story
Saucy shrubs strut their stuff in fall
Oct 18, 2019
Colorful shrubs can compete with trees when it comes to fall color.
By Kym Pokorny | News Story