Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.
Although grain crops bring in less revenue than vegetables or fruit, they can become an important part of a farming enterprise. Grains are less labor-intensive and can be grown when fields need a rest.
Beans of all kinds are a good crop for beginning gardeners because they're easy to grow. Still, some knowledge about how beans grow best will increase the chances for a bountiful harvest.
A brief guide for anyone living near a vineyard to understand the damaging effects that common herbicides can have on grapevines. With the Oregon grape industry growing rapidly near urban boundaries throughout the ...
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.
Includes three lessons for grades 3-8. Includes lists of materials, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Lessons are (1) build an insect trap, (2) ant lions, and (3) pitfall traps.