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

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 and other ...

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

Garden to Table course reaches traditionally underserved residents

In a survey, everyone who responded said they ate more vegetables while using their newfound garden space – anywhere from two to 21 servings a week.

Heather Stoven | Jun 2022 | Impact story

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 well. For ...

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

Will slug pesticides hurt my earthworms?

Q: I recently had heard that Sluggo will kill earthworms. Is this something that you have heard about or have any information on?

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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)

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 beetles at each cycle of life, and find out how to report a suspected sighting.

Spanish: El Escarabajo Japones en Oregon

Heather Stoven, Gail Langellotto | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 choices to the...

Amy Garrett, Chip Bubl, Garry Stephenson, Maud Powell, Lauren Gwin, Melissa Fery, Heather Stoven | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 crops and weeds....

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

Buzzing and Beautiful: Designing Pollinator Gardens with OSU Extension

A recording of a webinar touring through two new OSU guides to help you garden for pollinators and then ask questions of all the authors. We covered everything from what shrubs to plant, how to use mason bees, shrubs and...

Signe Danler, Andony Melathopoulos, Neil Bell, Amy Jo Detweiler, Nicole Sanchez, Heather Stoven | Jun 2020 | Video

Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators

The way we garden and manage the landscapes of the Northwest can help promote the health of bees, butterflies and other insects. Homeowners, gardeners, landscape professionals and volunteer groups all can work to attract a wide ...

Andony Melathopoulos, Neil Bell, Signe Danler, Amy Jo Detweiler, Gail Langellotto, Nicole Sanchez, Heather Stoven | Jun 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 | Mar 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 | Mar 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

Plant Identification Presentation

History of Plant Taxonomy, Plant Classification, Scientific Names, Leaf and Flower Characteristics, Dichotomous Keys

Heather Stoven | Jan 2019 | Presentation

Botany for Gardeners

Survey of plants and relevant non-plants; anatomy of plants; Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration; Plant hormones

Heather Stoven | Dec 2018 | Presentation

Japanese beetle: A pest to watch for in Oregon

Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is an insect exotic to the US, which has previously established throughout parts of the East Coast, Midwest and South. Although small numbers of beetles have been trapped at the Portland ...

Heather Stoven, Rachel Suits | Oct 2017 | Article

Flea beetle infestation, lady bugs to the rescue?

Q: We have a large infestation of flea beetles, centralized in our garden. There are millions of the beetles. We put 1000 ladybugs out last night. The garden is approximately 60x100 ft. Do we need more lady bugs or is there another approach to kill these beetles?

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New pest of brassicas in Oregon: Cabbage whitefly

Two new species of whitefly have been found in Oregon recently which you may want to keep an eye out for: the ash whitefly and the cabbage whitefly. Ash whitefly has a broad host range, and is a potential pest of ...

Heather Stoven | Dec 2015 | 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 practices to help ...

Heather Stoven, Chal Landgren, Luisa Santamaria | Jun 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Go underground with bulbs for colorful spring bloom

Spring bulbs aren't just tulips and daffodils -- look for unusual bulbs to supplement the usual suspects.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 20, 2019 | News story

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

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

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

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

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