Brooke Edmunds

This publication is a compilation of vegetable variety trial notes from field trials conducted at the Oregon State University vegetable farm in Corvallis, Oregon. It contains information on a wide variety of vegetables and focuses on quality characteristics and adaptability to western Oregon.

By Brooke Edmunds

Do I need to "tuck in" my berries for the winter?

How to winter over blueberries and black raspberries? Pruning etc. Once heard to bury the blueberries, is that true?

By Brooke Edmunds

OSU Extension Catalog

Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon

This video demonstrates how to identify and eliminate moss from your lawn. It is a companion to OSU Extension publication EM 9175. View it now

By Brooke Edmunds, Alec Kowalewski

OSU Extension Catalog

Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon

The mild, wet winters in western Oregon encourage the growth of lawn mosses. This publication describes the factors that contribute to this growth and provides tips for reducing problems. It is a companion to OSU Extension video EM 9176.

By Brooke Edmunds, Alec Kowalewski

What kind of ground cover crop should I plant?

I have a small garden plot that I have let go fallow over the summer, but would like to plant something to keep the weeds down until next year. Most of the cover crops I read about look a lot like the invasive weeds I'm always pulling! What should I plant that can be easily tilled into the soil for...

By Brooke Edmunds

Can I grow olives in Oregon?

Can I grow olive trees in the Corvallis area? In the Eugene area?

By Brooke Edmunds