Latest Content from OSU Extension

Preserving garlic

Garlic flourishes in the Northwest and takes well to storage and preservation. It can be stored in a cool, dry place for months or preserved by freezing, drying, or storing in wine or oil.

Nellie Oehler | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Bats: helpful neighbors with a bad rap

Bats eat insects, aid farms and gardens, and aren’t the monsters of myth.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 31, 2024 | News story

Episode 54: Phytophthoras

Do you know about Sudden Oak disease? Protect your woodlands from this threat and learn more from this episode of In The Woods with Norma Kline.

Carrie Cantrell | Oct 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Foot and Mouth Disease overview

Learn sustainable sheep farming practices, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and animal welfare. Key topics include rotational grazing techniques, the benefits of diversified pasture management, and strategies for enhancing soil health.

Oct 2024 | Video

Grazing research cuts wildfire fuels and feed costs in Malheur County

OSU Extension project targets invasive grasses on public rangelands.

Henry Carnell | Oct 29, 2024 | News story

Insects and spiders seek winter shelter indoors, but most are harmless

Why colder weather brings more pests inside — and what you can do about it.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 29, 2024 | News story

So you have a school garden...now what to do with that food? The Master Food Preserver episode!

Many school gardens are able to produce an abundance of food. Usually they are able to bring the produce right in to the cafeteria.. But what if you have an overabundance of something? How can you save it? Can you can ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Oct 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Common weeds found in Central Oregon in landscapes and lawns

These are weeds commonly seen in Central Oregon.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Apr 2025 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Plant bulbs in pots now for vibrant blooms in spring

Bulbs often do better in pots than in the ground because pots provide better drainage, critical for their long-term survival.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 24, 2024 | News story

Garbanzo Bean and Vegetable Salad

Prep time: 20 minutes Makes: 8 cups

Oct 2024 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)