Vegetables

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Growing potatoes in the Willamette Valley

Growing potatoes in “towers” or structures designed to accommodate layers of growth, is a popular Internet and garden site recommendation. The allure of getting pounds of potatoes in a small space leads people to try this technique.

By Cindy Wise | Article

When to start seeds indoors in Oregon

Wondering when to plant vegetables? Use this handy table to figure out the optimum time.

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Vegetable Gardening in Oregon

Provides an introduction to vegetable gardening in Oregon. Discusses site selection and preparation, planting, and basic garden care. Includes production pointers and recommended varieties for many common garden vegetables. A sample garden layout is included.

By Dan Sullivan, Alexandra Stone | OSU Extension Catalog

Grow Your Own Beets, Carrots, Radishes, Onions, and Similar Crops

A guide to home-growing beets, carrots, radishes, onion, and other similar crops.

By Bill Mansour, | Article

Latest Resources

No need to baby your corn to get miniature ears

Jul 26, 2019

Harvest early to get baby corn from regular-size plants.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Growing Great Vegetables in Our Cool Coastal Climate: Practical Ideas for Success

Overview of coastal vegetable gardening.

By Sally Reill | Educational Document

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Latest News

No need to baby your corn to get miniature ears

Jul 26, 2019

Harvest early to get baby corn from regular-size plants.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Peel off the layers of growing artichokes

Mar 29, 2019

Whether you eat them or let them produce flowers, artichokes are versatile and beautiful in the garden.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

No need for tears if you plant onions soon

Mar 15, 2019

March and April are prime times to plant onions.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Fall Festival

Eugene, OR

Sat, Sep 28, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lane County Master Gardeners invite ALL to celebrate a day full of harvest fun for the whole family, including kids' activities. Sample free, fresh-pressed apple cider; taste multiple varieties of...

Gardening in the PNW - Fall Vegetables

Albany, OR

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Welcome to a series of short lunchtime sessions on popular gardening topics for Linn County gardeners. It is informal, informative, and fun-no reservation needed and there is no charge! Hosted by the...

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...

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Is a dog latrine a bad place to grow vegetables?

I'm very concerned about the health hazards of eating food grown in the beds where a dog has pooped. At this point, I could build a fence around the whole garden to stop any further damage, but I'm wondering about the existing and persistent harm of bacteria or worms that may now be in the soil. My...

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