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Master Gardener volunteers are people from all walks of life who are excited about making things grow. You can help grow knowledge, gardens, and communities. Learn more and join us. Read more...
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Practical Lawn Establishment and Renovation

This publication will take you through the steps needed to successfully plant a new lawn or renovate an old one. If you follow these steps, you will get it right the first time!

OSU Extension Catalog

Fertilizing Lawns

Explains how to optimize a fertilization program for a home lawn. Discusses how to select and use fertilizers, the roles of various elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, pH, calcium, magnesium, and iron) in lawn fertilization, and the value of soil tests for each element. Provides...

OSU Extension Catalog

Ecolawn: Less work and water

An ecolawn is a low input alternative to a conventional perennial grass lawn. Ecolawns provide a turf-type ground cover and tolerate typical uses of grass lawns.

By Steve Castagnoli, | Article

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OSU researchers present findings at Turf Field Day

Oct 10, 2019
OSU Extension researchers presented field trial results on fine fescues and annual bluegrass at Turf Field Day.

By Chris Branam, | News Story

Can I turn dirt into lawn by spring, is that possible?

We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage) most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. 1. Is there any variety of grass that I can plant now that will grow in the winter? 2. What would be the best material to cover...

By Alec Kowalewski, | Featured Question

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OSU researchers present findings at Turf Field Day

Oct 10, 2019
OSU Extension researchers presented field trial results on fine fescues and annual bluegrass at Turf Field Day.

By Chris Branam, | News Story

A look back on a year of gardening stories

Jan 12, 2019
A story about yellowjackets topped the most-popular list.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

10 gift ideas for the gardeners in your life

Dec 7, 2018
From pruners to compost, here are some ideas to satisfy the plant nerds on your list.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Sustainable Landscape Seminar - October

Eugene, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 - Thu, Oct 24, 2019 (All day)

October 23-24 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Certification Topics: Water Efficiently Mulch and Compost Gardening for Wildlife Stream Side Gardening Yard Pest Control Right Plant-Right Place Lawn Care Storm Water...

Webinar: What can a leaf bud tell us about environmental change?

Online

Fri, Nov 8, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am

This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. What can a leaf bud tell us about environmental change? What...

Sustainable Landscape Seminar - December

Eugene, OR

Tue, Dec 10, 2019 - Wed, Dec 11, 2019 (All day)

Certification Topics: Water Efficiently Mulch and Compost Gardening for Wildlife Stream Side Gardening Yard Pest Control Right Plant-Right Place Lawn Care Storm Water Alternatives Edible Landscaping...

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Brooke Edmunds
Community Horticulture, Master Gardeners
Contact me with gardening questions from Linn or Benton counties
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Steve Renquist
County Leader
Work in Douglas County, will answer questions from SW Oregon
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Can I turn dirt into lawn by spring, is that possible?

We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage) most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. 1. Is there any variety of grass that I can plant now that will grow in the winter? 2. What would be the best material to cover...

By Alec Kowalewski, | Featured Question

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