Bumblebees and lavender
While both bumblebees (Bombus spp.) and honey bees (Apis mellifera) are attracted to lavender (Lavandula spp.), the plant is more popular among bumblebees. Bumblebees’ long tongues allow them to efficiently forage from lavender’s ...
July/August 2020
Inside this issue: Thomas Stokely, OSU Extension Forester, Assistant Professor of Practice; U.S Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement;Tractor Safety Certificaton; NW Drought Workshop; Soil Health Conference; Tools to Help Ranchers; Nitrates in Your Hay; SWCS 75th International Annual Conference; Rural Resilience; Direct Assistance to Farmers; Growing Degree Update; Agriment Crop Water Use Program; CREP; Forage Seeding & Forage Production Crop Insurance; Oregon State Board of Agriculture; Irrigated Grass Growth.
When it’s time to say goodbye to lawn, uproot it first
Ready for an alternative to grass? Here's how to get ready for something different.
Lane County Master Gardeners donate thousands of vegetable starts to help people grow their own
Most of the 2,200 starts that went to the organizations were vegetables so that gardeners can supplement their food supply with fresh produce.
Garden Thymes/Sweet Preservation June 2020 Newsletter
Summer Garden and Food preservation tips.
Sea Grant Extension partners on campaign to boost state's seafood industry
In addition to showing where to buy local seafood via an interactive map, the Eat Oregon seafood webpage offers tips on when and what types of seafood to purchase and how to freeze, smoke and prepare it at home.
How long will dried fruit last?
Q: How long will dehydrated apples, or any fruit, last once vacuum sealed in the pantry?
Extension adapts High Speed Hand Washing technique for ag industry
Extension recently released a collection of resources for farmers and ranchers and food production or packing plant supervisors to use in the workplace.
OSU Extension Master Gardeners name 2020 statewide award winners
Barbara Davidson wins Statewide Master Gardener of the Year Ward and Michael O'Loughlin wins Statewide Behind the Scenes award.
Making Jams, Jellies and Fruit Spreads - SP50-764
Publication includes important information regarding preserving jams, jellies, preserves and fruit spreads safely.