Alexandra Stone

Dry-farmed melon and watermelon production in Western Oregon

To find the best types of melons for dry farming in Western Oregon, researchers grew dozens of varieties in trials conducted over two years. Here's a look at the top varieties and how to grow them.

Matthew Davis, Alexandra Stone, Lane Selman, Amy Garrett | Sep 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Vegetable Gardening in Oregon

Provides an introduction to vegetable gardening in Oregon. Discusses site selection and preparation, planting, and basic garden care. Includes production pointers and recommended varieties for many common garden vegetables. A sample garden layout is included.

James R. Baggett, Deborah Kean, Dan M. Sullivan, Alexandra Stone, James Myers | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Medicinal Herb Production in the Pacific Northwest

Medicinal herb crops are a diverse group consisting of both annual and perennial species. Some herbs are harvested for their flower or leaf tissue; others are harvested for root tissue or fruit. Within the herb...

Kristine Buckland, Ben Marx, Peg Schafer, Alexandra Stone, Nick Andrews, Ann Rasmussen | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog

Kabocha and Buttercup Squash for Western Oregon Gardens

Kabocha and buttercup squash are gaining popularity for their outstanding culinary characteristics and small size. The squashes' intriguing history, production practices, flavor and uses may inspire more gardeners to grow and eat this exceptional vegetable.

Alice Formiga, Jennifer Wetzel, Shinji Kawai, Lane Selman, Alexandra Stone | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Integrated Clubroot Control Strategies of Brassicas: Nonchemical Control Strategies

Clubroot (causal organism, Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a major soilborne disease of brassica crops in the Willamette Valley. It’s incidence and severity is increasing due to a high demand for brassicas that has ...

Aaron Heinrich, Alexandra Stone, Dan M. Sullivan, James Myers, Ed Peachey | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

What's Wrong with my Potato Tubers? Diagnosing Tuber Abnormalities in Western Oregon and Washington

Describes and illustrates (color photos) tuber damage caused by insect pests, plant diseases, and physiological disorders.

Lane Selman, Nick Andrews, Alexandra Stone, Al Mosley | Jul 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog