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Rutabagas harvest and storage suggestions?

P: What is the best way to harvest and store rutabaga? Is it better to leave them until after the first light frost (like around 25-32°F)?

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Are fresh avocados possible here?

P: Can an avocado tree grow and bear fruit in the Willamette Valley?

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Himalayan pink salt: Safe for canning?

P: Do you recommend using the Himalayan pink salt in canning? Or should I stay with the pickling and canning salt?

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Should we give away our tree seedlings?

P: I have many Douglas fir seedlings that sprout up on my property and I hate to pull them out. I also have a few that are a foot or two tall now. Would it be beneficial to anyone if I donated the seedlings/trees? I have maybe 12–24 or more per year, and so do my neighbors.

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Can you clarify recycling rules in Oregon?

P: Recycling rules seem to be changing, and I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing. Do you have up-to-date information on which plastics can be recycled, and how to recycle plastic bags and Styrofoam in Oregon?

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Am I introducing lead into my soil from old window frames in my cold frame?

P: I’m using an old pair of windows to build a cold frame. Lately I’ve noticed that the paint on the window is starting to chip. Since I don’t know how old the windows are, I’m not sure if they have lead paint ...

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Is this a hobo spider?

P: My neighbor has found this spider (see picture) twice in her house recently. Do you know what type of spider it is? Is it a hobo spider, and is it dangerous?

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Should I top tall, slender oak trees next to my house?

P: Near our house and deck we have some tall slender oak trees. I’m concerned about the safety of the house, especially during wind storms. Will topping the trees affect their life?

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Is there a Spanish resource with technical plant terms?

P: Do you know of a good Spanish resource with technical plant terms, maybe a college or university text we can create a dictionary from? I work at a greenhouse and am trying to open bilingual communications. At the moment, ...

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How do I get rid of slugs crawling into the cracks between the bricks in my fireplace?

P: Slugs are getting inside my house through the cracks between the bricks that build the fireplace. We added salt to the cracks, but the slugs continue to appear. What is the best way to get rid of them?

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