Many of the invasive plant species introduced to the United States originated as garden plants. Learn what you need to know to prevent future invasions.
Linda R. McMahan, Joy Jones, Robert Emanuel |
Jul 2011 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Photo courtesy of Oregon Department of Agriculture (Cropped from original)
The Japanese beetle is an invasive pest that has established itself in parts of the US. In 2016, a breeding population was found in Oregon, which triggered an eradication effort and a call to report sightings.
This publication is a guide for protecting, conserving, selecting, maintaining, removing, and replacing trees on development sites in the Pacific Northwest.
Companion planting can attract beneficial insects, serve as a trap crop for pests, improve soil health, and much more. This list was created by a retail nursery employee and offers some suggestions of herbs and flowers that can be used as companions to vegetable crops.
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.
Research is incorporated into the Harney County Cooperative Weed Management Area, which will restore 20,000 acres that have been invaded by medusahead in western Harney County.