Hydro hints: Deep water culture

Deep water culture is an effective hydroponic system where plant roots grow submerged in a nutrient-rich water solution.

Mykl Nelson, Gail Langellotto, Lloyd Nackley | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Hydro hints: Ebb and flow

Ebb and flow, also known as flood and drain, is a hydroponic system where plants are grown in trays that periodically flood with nutrient-rich water and then drain back into a reservoir.

Mykl Nelson II, Gail Langellotto, Lloyd Nackley | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Hydro hints: Nutrient film technique

Nutrient film technique is a hydroponic method that uses a thin, continuous film of nutrient-rich solution to nourish plants.

Mykl Nelson II, Gail Langellotto, Lloyd Nackley | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Hydro hints: What is hydroponics?

Explore how hydroponics offers year-round production, water savings and consistent yields. This guide breaks down key systems and explores best practices for setup, sanitation and crop selection.

Mykl Nelson, Gail Langellotto, Lloyd Nackley | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same

Wildfires behave differently across Oregon’s diverse regions, from dry grasslands to dense forests. This guide explains how those differences affect the land and why it matters for managing fire and protecting communities.

Emily Jane Davis, Carrie Berger | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Blue Mountains

In the Blue Mountains, frequent low-severity fires once supported diverse, healthy forests through Indigenous burning and lightning. Today, denser vegetation, invasive species and a warming climate have increased fire ...

Carrie Berger, Micah Schmidt, John Punches | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Coast Range

Fire shaped Oregon’s Coast Range through climate, vegetation and Indigenous burning. Today, changing land use, invasive plants and climate change are increasing wildfire risk and habitat loss.

Aaron Groth, Emily Jane Davis, Carrie Berger | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Columbia Plateau

Historically, fire shaped the Columbia Plateau’s grasslands, forests and shrublands through frequent burns ignited by lightning and Indigenous land stewards. Today, invasive grasses, land use changes and a warming ...

Micah Schmidt, Kayla Bordelon | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: East Cascades

In the East Cascades, fire once maintained healthy, open ponderosa pine forests and supported forest resilience through low-severity burns. Today, fire suppression, denser vegetation, climate change and human development ...

Ariel Cowan | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Northern Great Basin Rangelands

Historically, fires in the Northern Great Basin created a patchy mix of habitats with slow-burning shrubs and resilient bunchgrasses. Today, invasive annual grasses fuel more frequent and intense fires, making it ...

Katherine Wollstein | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog