You may have encountered white, segmented “worms” or grubs when chopping firewood and wondered what they were. Common questions include, did they kill my tree? And are they a danger to other trees? The quick answers are no, and no.
This expert-led online course offers an introduction to a variety of relaxation techniques, including breath, gentle stretching and yoga, self-massage, self-compassion practices, and mindfulness and meditation.
Mar 2020 |
Online resource
Photo Credit: OlegD - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)
Q: We have a large walnut tree and would like to compost the leaves for our vegetable garden. I have read conflicting reports about the ability of composting to break down the toxin juglone. Is it safe to compost these leaves?
Learn practical, research-based skills and techniques covering a wide array of valuable forest management topics that will help you achieve your goals and objectives.
Bob Parker, Steve Bowers, Tristan Huff, Stephen Fitzgerald, Paul Adams, Paul Oester, Dave Shaw, Fran Cafferata Coe, Julie Woodward, Nicole Strong |
May 2018 |
VideoPeer reviewed (Gray level)
Small farms have sprouted across southwestern Oregon like the seeds they plant. The growth comes as interest in local foods increases, retirees buy small acreages, and ambitious Generation Xers and Yers look for back-to-the-land vocations.
Our first online training module covers Silviculture, or the art and science of managing forests to achieve your objectives, with nine sections to view.