A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.
Introducing beneficial insects to Christmas tree farms as part of an integrated pest management program may seem overwhelming. Where to begin? First step: Create habitat that attracts and sustains the beneficial insects.
Forage quality of common pasture weeds was determined through laboratory testing to compare feed value of weeds to desirable forage species and nutrient requirements for grazing livestock.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Amy Peters |
May 2010 |
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Q: I have two pine trees I bought around Christmas a few years ago and l keep them in pots. This year I moved them and now they get late afternoon sun, morning shade. I noticed recently that the leaves are turning brown...
Q: We buy live Christmas trees and then plant them as a family tradition. I'm recommending the practice to others, and thought it a good idea to have a list of recommended varieties. Could we work up a short list of conifer candidates that are native to Oregon? Thank you!
Este video muestra cómo limpiar y desinfectar adecuadamente el equipo de campo. Los espectadores también entenderán las amenazas que el agua estancada y los animales representan para la seguridad de los alimentos.
Q: My daughter's cat digs in my flower bed and leaves holes and scatters dirt everywhere, uproots bulbs, etc. What can I use that is a natural remedy, something safe for the environment.