The OSU Extension Small Farms Program has grown seven crops and 52 varieties for the winter vegetable project at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Aurora.
Alexandra Stone, Nick Andrews, Heidi Noordijk |
Apr 2023 |
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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.
James R. Baggett, Deborah Kean, Dan M. Sullivan, Alexandra Stone, James Myers |
Jun 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Medicinal herb crops are a diverse group consisting of both annual and perennial species. Some herbs are harvested for their flower or leaf tissue; others are harvested for root tissue or fruit. Within the herb...
Kristine Buckland, Ben Marx, Peg Schafer, Alexandra Stone, Nick Andrews, Ann Rasmussen |
Apr 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Kabocha and buttercup squash are gaining popularity for their outstanding culinary characteristics and small size. The squashes' intriguing history, production practices, flavor and uses may inspire more gardeners to grow and eat this exceptional vegetable.
Alice Formiga, Jennifer Wetzel, Shinji Kawai, Lane Selman, Alexandra Stone |
Mar 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Clubroot (causal organism, Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a major soilborne disease of brassica crops in the Willamette Valley. It’s incidence and severity is increasing due to a high demand for brassicas that has ...
Aaron Heinrich, Alexandra Stone, Dan M. Sullivan, James Myers, Ed Peachey |
Mar 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)