Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees
Lynn Ketchum
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OSU Extension Catalog
Propagating Shrubs, Vines, and Trees from Stem Cuttings
Adding more greenery to your home landscape? Tired of buying so many trees and shrubs to do it? A possible alternative is to use stem cuttings from your current trees and shrubs to make more, a method known as asexual propagation. Designed for homeowners in the Pacific Northwest, this publication...
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Winter Care of Perennials
Now that the temperatures are cooling off, or shall I say cold, it is time to put your perennials to bed for the winter. For the most part, perennials will overwinter here just fine by following these simple steps.
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PNW Native Plants for the Woodland Garden
Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings, but careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.Latest Resources
Featured Question
My spouse may have just killed Jasmine, is there hope?
I was horrified to find my husband has “pruned” a large Jasmine plant until it is a bunch of sticks with very few leaves. Is there any thing I can do to save it - or is it a goner.
Featured Question
Is a strawberry tree a good choice?
My daughter lives in Salem and we would like to plant a Strawberry Tree (dwarf Arbutus unedo). Can you verify the growing zone there? There are a couple of arbutus outside the Salem library that seem to have weathered well, but is it common for them to freeze in Salem winters?
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Pacific Northwest nursery IPM
The PNW Nursery IPM Website is designed to be dynamic, allowing growers and pest management professionals to give and receive information regarding pest activities in nurseries in the Pacific Northwest. Whenever possible, we will provide links and further information for growers on particular pests.Latest News
News Story
New OSU slug expert will help Oregon farmers combat the slimy pests
Apr 11, 2016
Rory McDonnell studies environmentally friendly slug control methods--such as essential oils from plants
