This handbook will help you become acquainted with the growing and use of plants in gardens and home yard landscaping. It also describes how to make cut flower arrangements that you, your friends, and family can enjoy.
Ernest Schaufler, David G. Adams, Duane Johnson, 4-H Development Committee for Plant Science Projects |
Nov 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication gives general guidelines for how to exhibit fresh, dried, and potted herbs and the qualities and characteristics judges look for. It also includes a chart of instructions for exhibiting specific herbs.
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
When producing cherries on productive rootstocks, orchardists must focus on reducing crop load and increasing vigor. This publication discusses how to use thinning cuts, stub cuts, and heading cuts to achieve these objectives. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Blackberries are ubiquitous in Oregon but to grow them in the home garden takes some planning and know-how. Choosing the right variety for your environment and proper off-season care are key to success at home.
Mature cattle grazing in pastures with rapidly growing grass are sometimes afflicted with a disease called grass tetany. The cause is a lack of magnesium in the grass. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.
Uneven grazing patterns on rangeland can lead to overuse of forage in some areas and no use or waste in areas not visited by cattle. Range improvements that promote more even grazing can increase pasture carrying capacity and...