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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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Raised Bed Gardening

Gives step-by-step instructions for building a raised bed. Discusses special considerations for growing plants in raised beds as well as long-term maintenance of beds.

By Brooke Edmunds | OSU Extension Catalog

Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter

This publication will help you understand the importance of soil organic matter levels to good plant performance. It also contains suggestions for suitable soil amendments. Any soil, no matter how compacted, can be improved by the addition of organic matter. The result will be a better environment...

By Dan Sullivan, Linda Brewer, Neil Bell | OSU Extension Catalog

A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens

Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and liming material. Learn why, when, and where to collect your soil sample, and get...

By Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate | OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

Create gardens accessible to all

Aug 30, 2019

Using universal garden design brings elements together to make a space that's beautiful and accessible to everyone.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Latest News

Create gardens accessible to all

Aug 30, 2019

Using universal garden design brings elements together to make a space that's beautiful and accessible to everyone.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

10 low-water perennials that thrive in dry situations

Jul 19, 2019

Think "right plant, right place" when choosing plants and locate them together in like situations.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Pull weeds as they pop or desired plants will suffer

Jul 12, 2019

Weeds will do a number on other plants as they compete for water and nutrients.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Hood River Extension Office Plant Clinic

Hood River, OR

Thu, Sep 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Have a gardening problem that you would like advice on how to solve? A bug that you would like to know what it is and if it's a pest or a beneficial? Stop by the OSU Extension Service Office in Hood...

Ace Hardware Plant Clinic-Hood River

Hood River, OR

Sat, Sep 21, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Have a gardening problem that you would like advice on how to solve? A bug that you would like to know what it is and if it's a pest or a beneficial? Stop by Ace Hardware in Hood River on the second -...

Putting Your Garden to Bed and Caring for Your Tools

Yachats, OR

Sun, Sep 22, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lincoln County Master Gardeners host an Open House in Yachats entitled Putting Your Garden to Bed and Caring for Your Tools. The Open House will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 11 am to 2pm at...

Meet Our Experts

Victoria Binning

Agriculture Program Coordinator

Contact me for small-scale farming and gardening questions in Marion County.

Signe Danler

Master Gardener Online Program Instructor

Contact for questions about Online Master Gardener and Home Horticulture program

Amy Jo Detweiler

Horticulture

Brooke Edmunds

Community Horticulture, Master Gardeners

Contact me with gardening questions from Linn or Benton counties

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Are all compost tumblers created equal?

Looking to buy one but would like your opinion for easiest use and quality if you have a preference.

By Linda Brewer, | Featured Question

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