Neil Bell

Horticulture

Office Phone

Marion: 503-373-3765; Polk: 971-612-0026

Location

Marion County Extension

Polk County Extension

Programs

Marion County Master Gardeners

Polk County Master Gardeners

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Content by Neil Bell

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Growing Quinoa in the Willamette Valley

Quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa ) is a broadleaved annual species belonging to the Amaranthaceae, the same family to which economically important crops such as spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ), beets, sugar...

By Neil Bell

OSU Extension Catalog

How to Control Slugs in Your Garden / Cómo Controlar a las Babosas en su Jardín

Practical tips on how to deal with slugs in your garden, given in both English and Spanish. Consejos prácticos sobre como tratar las babosas en su jardín, dados en inglés y español.

By Neil Bell

OSU Extension Catalog

Mulching Woody Ornamentals with Organic Materials

Discusses mulching woody ornamentals (trees and shrubs) with organic materials. Covers the reasons for mulching, how to apply mulch, and how to maintain its beneficial effects over time. General principles described also apply to a wide range of other organic materials. Includes a table to help...

By Neil Bell, Dan Sullivan

OSU Extension Catalog

Acidifying Soil for Blueberries and Ornamental Plants in the Yard and Garden: West of the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon and Washington

This publication explains the importance of soil acidity to plant growth and discusses how to modify it to ensure that rhododendrons, blueberries, and other acid-loving plants thrive in your garden.

By Neil Bell

OSU Extension Catalog

Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter

This publication will help you understand the importance of soil organic matter levels to good plant performance. It also contains suggestions for suitable soil amendments. Any soil, no matter how compacted, can be improved by the addition of organic matter. The result will be a better environment...

By Neil Bell, Linda Brewer, Dan Sullivan

OSU Extension Catalog

Cultive sus Propios Tomates y Tomatillos

Da ejemplos de variedades de tomates y tomatillos (jitomates y tomates) que rinden bien en los huertos del Noroeste. Describe las condiciones de suelo idóneas y cuándo y cómo de debe fertilizar. Trata los principios básicos de la propagación, la plantación, la cultivación, el riego y el control de...

By Neil Bell, Chip Bubl, Heidi Noordijk, Amy Jo Detweiler

OSU Extension Catalog

Grow Your Own Tomatoes and Tomatillos

This publication is an extended revision of the previous edition. It describes how to grow tomatoes and tomatillos in the home garden. Topics include site and soil preparation, cultivar selection, propagation, planting and plant care, techniques for extending the growing season, pruning and training...

By Neil Bell, Chip Bubl, Heidi Noordijk, Amy Jo Detweiler

Smurf village

I am new to Oregon from SW Oklahoma. I live in Salem and bought a house (in June) with a beautifully landscaped yard. I am accustomed to drought and red dirt gardening. Since the rain has started I have mushrooms popping up all over. Good? Bad? I have no idea. Should I treat the yard? Thank you.

By Neil Bell