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OSU study of native plants and pollinators presented at the largest nursery industry show in the West

Four Extension faculty and one research assistant gave presentations at the Farwest Show, which annually draws an estimated 5,000 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center and nursery tours.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 2, 2022 | News story

Moles, voles and gophers dig the garden

Moles, voles and gophers all create tunnels and are active underground, but what they eat and the damage they cause varies. They all improve the soil by aerating it and mixing nutrients, but sometimes their habits get them in trouble with gardeners.

Kym Pokorny | May 16, 2022 | News story

OSU Extension Master Gardener Program increases diversity, equity and inclusivity

Since issues of diversity are perceived differently in different areas of the state, the approach must be multi-pronged to meet the needs of all Oregonians.

LeAnn Locher | Apr 2022 | Impact story

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Monthly Garden Calendars

Produced by OSU Extension, each month provides reminders of key garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting, and maintenance.

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Pruning with the pros

This video series covers a variety of pruning challenges associated with older trees and mature landscapes. Pruning of mature trees that have not seen ideal care in the past can present unique challenges. In these clips, tree ...

Nicole Sanchez | Feb 2022 | Collection

Top tips for gardeners to help fight climate change

As Oregon gardeners have noticed, our climate is changing — it's hotter, drier and more severe. Learn how to adapt your home garden to climate change, from consuming less to planting with the environment in mind.

Brooke Edmunds | Sep 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Best Tools to Use in your Garden with Mike Peters

This talk will show examples of some of the best garden tools to help make landscaping projects easier and tips for keeping the tools sharp and clean.

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Fall yardwork tips?

Q: Hello! I live in Redmond, Oregon. As fall approaches, I was wondering: Should I fertilize the garden in the fall? I usually use liquid fertilizer that I spray on. Is this too much stress for the plants in fall? How ...

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Resources for managing in heat waves

When Oregon experiences extremely high temperatures in summer, these resources can help your family, plants and animals weather the heat.

Jul 2022 | Collection

Weed Management in the Garden & Landscape: Understanding Herbicides

1-hour webinar. Topics include: how herbicides work, how to choose the 'right' herbicide, debunking myths, and sharing safe application techniques.

Kaci Buhl | Dec 2018 | Video

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