Steve Renquist

Retired

Content by Steve Renquist

Fruit tree pest management

Home orchardists often consider fruit tree pest management challenging. Sustainable fruit production aims to reduce inputs of water, fertilizer, pesticides and labor. With some specific knowledge, you can manage fruit tree pests in a sustainable way.

Cody Copp, Steve Renquist | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Many water-wise trees are available for home gardens

Many of western Oregon's native hardwood trees are drought-tolerant and do well in an urban landscape.

Sep 25, 2024 | News story

Recognize the Symptoms and Causes of Stunted Growth in Vineyards

Spring frost, herbicide drift, water or nutrient stress, diseases, and insect and mite pests can cause similar symptoms of stunting or distorted growth in grapevines. Recognizing the symptoms and distinguishing their ...

Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton, Amy J. Dreves, Clive Kaiser, Steve Renquist, Steve Castagnoli, Rick Hilton, Linda Brewer | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fruit thinning

There are several reasons to thin tree fruits: to increase fruit size, ensure a good crop each year, and protect limbs from breakage. Learn how to thin various types of fruit trees.

Steve Renquist | Jun 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Do madrone trees harm my garden?

Q: I have a small grove of Madrones behind my house. I have put a couple of annual beds under them but nothing seems to grow under them. I have looked all over the net to no avail on this issue. I did amend the ...

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What exotic fruits do well in Oregon?

Q: What kind of exotic fruit trees can I grow in Oregon? I want to give it a shot, but not if there isn't a chance that I'll get any fruit.

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Home fruit trees reward dedicated effort

Growing fruit trees at home requires dedicated effort but the rewards are many. Besides providing fruit superior to most anything from the supermarket, fruit trees can be attractive additions to the landscape.

Steve Renquist | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fruit tree integrated pest management

A look at integrated pest management in "Concepts from Start to Finish".

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fruit tree site considerations

Climate, soil, water and chilling all effect which fruit trees will do best on your property. Here's what to consider.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog

Home Orchard Concepts from Start to Finish

The philosophy for this online source is to provide the home gardener with OSU publications, research, and news items that are related to the home orchard and garden.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | Collection

Planting and caring for a fruit tree

Planting a new fruit tree? Dig a big hole, wait to apply fertilizer and keep an eye on pests. Here are more quick tips for taking care of your transplanted tree.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog

Fruit tree selection

How to choose the right fruit trees for your property.

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog

Cherry tree grafting, how and when?

Q: The top (grafted part) of our dwarf cherry tree died. We have other cherry trees and would like to graft a new top on it. What is the best type of graft to make?

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Will ladybugs ruin my garden?

Q: Can ladybugs kill plants in my vegetable garden?

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Restore those old fruit trees

You have been looking at that large, old, unkempt fruit tree in your yard for some time, wondering what to do with it. Should you save the tree, or remove it and start over? Let's look at what's involved in restoring a neglected fruit tree to health.

Steve Renquist | Jun 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog

Prevention and Management of Grapevine Leafroll Virus and Mealybugs in Oregon Vineyards

This document suggests practices believed to mitigate the spread of disease and virus.

Vaughn Walton, Amy J. Dreves, Patricia A. Skinkis, Clive Kaiser, Marcus A. Buchanan, Rick Hilton, Robert Martin, Steve Castagnoli, Steve Renquist | Mar 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How much does it cost to grow and raise a fruit tree?

What a pleasure it is to bite into a crisp, sweet apple you grew yourself. But when you start adding up the labor and expenses involved in growing your own fruit, the prospect can become less appetizing.

Steve Renquist | Mar 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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