Weston Miller

Photo: Leah Smith

he/him

Community Horticulture

Contact me for gardening questions in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties in Oregon.

503-655-8631

[email protected]

Expertise: Garden Soil and Compost , Gardening Techniques

Programs: Metro Area Master Gardener

Locations: Clackamas County , Washington County

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Weston Miller serves as Community and Urban Horticulturist for OSU Extension Service. Since 2007, he has managed the popular Master Gardener™ program in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties to provide research-based horticulture and pest management information to the community. He provides leadership for SolvePestProbelm.org: The Oregon IPM website to make reliable pesticide risk reduction information available to audiences currently underserved by OSUs educational outreach. He serves as elected Director and Treasurer for West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. In his free time, Weston enjoys skiing and gardening and hiking with his family.

Content by Weston Miller

How can I reclaim an overgrown ivy patch?

Q: How can I kill ivy? I have tried pulling it but it re-sprouts. It is well established and everywhere. Is glyphosate effective and/or safe?

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Is no mow May a good idea?

Q: We've been asked to consider a "No Mow May" proclamation to encourage support for insects by not mowing lawns for one month. Do you have an opinion specifically about the natural resource value of this messaging and action?

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How to grow and maintain a healthy lawn

Maintaining a healthy lawn requires a little knowledge and a big commitment to regular maintenance. Learn what it takes, from seeding or sodding to fertilizing, watering, mowing and aerating.

Weston Miller | Mar 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Saffron crop came out bland

Q: We just finished harvesting our first good crop of saffron crocus from our yard. We often get many plants but only a few flowers. This year, we got about 50 blooms over a few weeks. After drying for a few days, we ...

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Grow an Extra Row donates 5,000 pounds of produce during pandemic

Realizing how the pandemic could seriously increase the numbers of individuals experiencing food insecurity, Clackamas Master Gardeners hurried to distribute vegetable starts.

Weston Miller | Mar 2021 | Impact story

How to Use Compost in Gardens and Landscapes

Compost is a soil amendment consisting of partially broken-down organic material. Use compost to improve soil for vegetable gardens, landscape areas and lawns. Learn how to apply the correct amount of compost and how to avoid common compost mistakes.

Weston Miller | Feb 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Herbicide-Contaminated Compost and Soil Mix: What You Should Know — and What You Can Do About It

Compost and soil mix products sometimes contain herbicide residue. This residue can damage certain vegetable, fruit and flower crops. The residue likely comes from contaminated hay, grass clippings or manure. Watch for stunted growth...

Weston Miller | Feb 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Solve Pest and Weed Problems: A New Resource for Master Gardeners and the Public

This webinar is part of the 2020 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.

Weston Miller, Brooke Edmunds | Jul 2020 | Video

Looking for Frog-Friendly Moss Control

Q: Does moss treatment that is typically used on roofs hurt frogs?

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Heavy metals in urban soils: Best practices to stay safe

Q: Given the recent news on emissions of heavy metals in Portland, I'm looking for information on which vegetables take up these pollutants from the soil. What else should I be concerned about?

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No showers for tomatoes.

Q: I read not to spray tomatoes, only hydrate from the bottom. I've heard that spraying on a hot, sunny day can blister veggies. Today I replanted my starter plants; I'm aching to spray them with water because it is so hot today. Should I wait until dusk, spray all veggies but tomatoes?

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