Heather Stoven

Small Farms , Community Horticulture

Yamhill: 503-434-8910
[email protected]

Programs: OSU Small Farms , Yamhill County Master Gardeners , Mid-Willamette Valley Small Farms

Locations: Yamhill County

Content by Heather Stoven

Rockroses for western Oregon gardens

The top 5 performing plants of Cistus for western Oregon landscapes.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Aug 2024 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Top 5 plants for unirrigated landscapes in Western Oregon

Drought-tolerant landscape plants for Western Oregon, including California lilac (Ceanothus), Rockrose (Cistus and Halimium), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos), Spider flower (Grevillea) and ground cover shrubs.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jul 2024 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

California Lilac (Ceanothus) for western Oregon gardens

The top 5 performing plants of Ceanothus for western Oregon landscapes.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jul 2024 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Drought-tolerant landscape plants for western Oregon: site selection and preparation

Western Oregon gardens and landscapes can flourish without summer irrigation - when you choose the right plants. This series, based on decades of on-farm research, can provide some ideas and go-to plants to help create a ...

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jul 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Garden to Table reaches traditionally underserved Yamhill County residents

Ninety-percent of survey respondents believed the course made a positive impact on their choice of dietary lifestyle and health overall.

Heather Stoven | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Garden to Table reaches traditionally underserved Yamhill County residents

Ninety-percent of survey respondents believed the course made a positive impact on their choice of dietary lifestyle and health overall.

Heather Stoven | Apr 2024 | Impact story

OSU’s Olea Project responds to grower interest in producing olives

The project began in earnest in 2017 to determine if olives could be a viable alternate crop in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 8, 2023 | News story

Go underground with bulbs for colorful spring bloom

When purchasing bulbs, choose large ones. The bigger the bulb, the bigger the bloom.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 20, 2023 | News story

Ground bee identification?

Q: I have bees in my lawn. There’s a little mounds/holes that they come out of. Is it okay to get rid of them? How do I do that? Thank you.

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Stink bugs and boxelder bugs everywhere?

Q: The exterior of my house is covered in stink bugs and boxelder bugs. Occasionally, some also get inside my home. How do I get rid of them without using pesticides?

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Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades

Growing a garden in western Oregon is easier when you include native plants. That’s because native plants are adapted to our wet winters and dry summers. Native plants also provide benefits to native pollinators...

Linda R. McMahan, Heather Stoven, Erika Szonntag | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Vegetable Production on Small Farms and Gardens West of the Cascades

The mild climate west of the Cascades allows farmers and gardeners to grow many winter-hardy crops in the field for winter and spring harvest. A wide range of alliums, leafy greens, brassicas and root crops do...

Nick Andrews, Heather Stoven, Heidi Noordijk, Lane Selman, Kelly Streit, Brooke Edmunds, Neil Bell, Victoria Binning | Jun 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to help hydrangeas weather a heat wave

A heat wave can turn a hydrangea's lush green leaves and beautiful blooms brown and brittle in no time. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's what gardeners can do to protect hydrangeas from the heat.

Heather Stoven | Jul 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to care for heat-damaged plants

Go ahead and cut off dead flowers on heat-burned plants, but try to resist the urge to remove partially dead leaves.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 9, 2021 | News story

Japanese Beetles in Oregon

Japanese beetle is a destructive insect moving its way west across the U.S. — including to sites in Oregon. Take part in early detection to prevent its spread. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese ...

Heather Stoven, Jessica Rendon, Gail Langellotto, Silvia I. Rondon | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages

Covers the many factors involved in making decisions related to the use of small-farm property. Discusses the small farm as a hobby, an agricultural tax deferral, and a family income. Explains how to match crop...

Amy Garrett, Chip Bubl, Garry Stephenson, Maud Powell, Lauren Gwin, Melissa Fery, Heather Stoven | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Vegetable Degree-day Models: An Introduction for Farmers and Gardeners

Degree-days measure the amount of heat accumulated over time. Researchers have used years of this data to develop models that help farmers and gardeners predict harvest dates and other important events in select ...

Nick Andrews, Leonard Coop, Heather Stoven, Heidi Noordijk, Aaron Heinrich | Jan 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pot up some bulbs and dream of 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 23, 2020 | News story

Butterflies wing their way into the garden with the proper room and board

And somewhere there must be a sunny spot for the butterflies to warm their blood. They rarely take flight when temperatures are below 60 degrees.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 24, 2020 | News story

Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators

The way we garden can help promote the health of bees and other insects. This guide offers detailed plant lists, garden designs and advice on creating pollinator habitat.

Andony Melathopoulos, Neil Bell, Signe Danler, Amy Jo Detweiler, Iris Kormann, Gail Langellotto, Nicole Sanchez, Heather Stoven, Dave Smitley | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Diseases and Insects in Home Orchards

This pest management guide is for the home gardener. It recommends management practices for controlling diseases and insects in home orchards. It doesn't meet the exacting requirements of the commercial fruit grower.

Jay W. Pscheidt, Heather Stoven, Ashley Thompson, Brooke Edmunds, Nik Wiman, Richard Hilton | Jun 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom

Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.

Neil Bell, Heather Stoven, Andony Melathopoulos | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Light exposure key for growing successful houseplants

A fundamental rule of gardening is to give houseplant the conditions they need to thrive.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 8, 2019 | News story

Introduction to Olives in Oregon

This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. Heather Stoven and Victoria Binning of the OSU Extension Small Farms Program will introduce...

Heather Stoven, Victoria Binning | Nov 2019 | Video

Know garden pests before deciding on a path to control

Beneficial insects will often show up to feed on pest insects so don't kill indiscriminately.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 9, 2019 | News story

Hydrangeas play a pretty role in the garden

Hydrangeas play many roles in the garden, whether it's shining in a special place or creating a hedge.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 5, 2018 | News story

Is a strawberry tree a good choice?

Q: My daughter lives in Salem and we would like to plant a Strawberry Tree (dwarf Arbutus unedo). Can you verify the growing zone there? There are a couple of arbutus outside the Salem library that seem to have weathered well, but is it common for them to freeze in Salem winters?

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Drought driving more yellowjackets into backyards this year

If nests are not in a highly trafficked area, the best practice is to leave them alone.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 6, 2018 | News story

Japanese beetle: A pest to watch for in Oregon

The Japanese beetle is an invasive pest that has established itself in parts of the US. In 2016, a breeding population was found in Oregon, which triggered an eradication effort and a call to report sightings.

Heather Stoven, Rachel Suits | Oct 2017 | Article

Best Management Practices for Christmas Tree Export (Buenas Prácticas de Manejo para la Exportación de Árboles de Navidad)

This full-color, bilingual (English and Spanish) field guide provides Christmas tree producers with information on identifying and managing pests of concern to export trading partners. It features best management ...

Heather Stoven, Chal Landgren, Luisa Santamaria, Helmuth Rogg, James LaBonte | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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