Steve Renquist

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Fruit tree pest management

Home orchardists often consider fruit tree pest management challenging. Sustainable fruit production aims to reduce inputs of water, fertilizer, pesticides and labor. With some specific knowledge, you can manage fruit tree pests in a sustainable way.

Cody Copp, Steve Renquist | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Native trees thrive in waterwise Oregon landscapes

Many of Oregon's native hardwood trees are drought-tolerant and do well in an urban landscape.

Sep 24, 2024 | News story

Recognize the Symptoms and Causes of Stunted Growth in Vineyards

Spring frost, herbicide drift, water or nutrient stress, diseases, and insect and mite pests can cause similar symptoms of stunting or distorted growth in grapevines. Recognizing the symptoms and distinguishing their ...

Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton, Amy J. Dreves, Clive Kaiser, Steve Renquist, Steve Castagnoli, Rick Hilton, Linda Brewer | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fruit thinning

There are several reasons to thin tree fruits: to increase fruit size, ensure a good crop each year, and protect limbs from breakage. Learn how to thin various types of fruit trees.

Steve Renquist | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Prevención y manejo del virus del enrollamiento de la hoja y de los piojos harinosos en viñedos del estado de Oregon

Este documento sugiere prácticas que se cree reducen la propagación de enfermedades y virus.

Vaughn Walton, Amy J. Dreves, Patricia A. Skinkis, Clive Kaiser, Marcus A. Buchanan, Rick Hilton, Robert Martin, Steve Castagnoli, Steve Renquist | Jan 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Do madrone trees harm my garden?

P: I have a small grove of Madrones behind my house. I have put a couple of annual beds under them but nothing seems to grow under them. I have looked all over the net to no avail on this issue. I did amend the ...

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What exotic fruits do well in Oregon?

P: What kind of exotic fruit trees can I grow in Oregon? I want to give it a shot, but not if there isn't a chance that I'll get any fruit.

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Fruit tree integrated pest management

A look at integrated pest management in "Concepts from Start to Finish". A good IPM program decides if, when, where, and what mix of control methods are needed. Using diverse control strategies helps to control pest resistance, resurgence and replacement.

Steve Renquist | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Home fruit trees reward dedicated effort

Growing fruit trees at home requires dedicated effort but the rewards are many. Besides providing fruit superior to most anything from the supermarket, fruit trees can be attractive additions to the landscape.

Steve Renquist | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Home Orchard Concepts from Start to Finish

The philosophy for this online source is to provide the home gardener with OSU publications, research, and news items that are related to the home orchard and garden.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | Collection

Cherry tree grafting, how and when?

P: The top (grafted part) of our dwarf cherry tree died. We have other cherry trees and would like to graft a new top on it. What is the best type of graft to make?

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Will ladybugs ruin my garden?

P: Can ladybugs kill plants in my vegetable garden?

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How much does it cost to grow and raise a fruit tree?

What a pleasure it is to bite into a crisp, sweet apple you grew yourself. But when you start adding up the labor and expenses involved in growing your own fruit, the prospect can become less appetizing.

Steve Renquist | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

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