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June garden calendar

June is time to prune flowering plants, harvest ripening berries, apply mulch to flowerbeds and prioritize watering as temperatures rise. Learn more in this guide.

May 2021 | Article

August garden calendar

Irrigation and pest control are top priorities for gardeners in August. Some plants may also benefit from temporary shade and cover from the harsh sunlight. Learn more in this guide.

Jul 2020 | Article

The Wildlife Garden: Attract Reptiles and Amphibians to Your Yard

This publication covers native species, natural history, elements of herp habitat, obsticales to success, nonnative species, coexisting, and viewing herps.

Douglas Cates, John Olson, Nancy Allen | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing blueberry viruses in the Pacific Northwest

While blueberries grow well in the Pacific Northwest, five major viruses afflict plants in this region. Learn what you need to know to prevent and manage viral disease in your blueberry plants. The most important step? Use certified virus-tested planting stock.

Robert R. Martin | Mar 2015 | Article

The Mulch Mystery

Lesson plans for an eight-session 4th or 5th grade class experiment to be conducted both in the classroom and at a field site. Explores the best method for getting rid of invasive plants by testing various ...

Sujaya Rao, Candace Banners Russo, Rachel Castor | Aug 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Hessians are on the fly

Small pest effecting spring crops. Stalks breaking before harvest damages yield.

Mary Corp | Oct 2006 | Article

December garden calendar

Heavy precipitation in December means that gardeners should check their drainage and be wary of fungi and other signs of rot on their plants and stored produce. Learn more in this guide.

Nov 2020 | Article

Trauma-Informed Toolkit

Trauma-Informed Toolkit supports and complements educators’ knowledge and skillset in implementing trauma-informed approaches in educational settings.

Yasmeen Hossain | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Don't trust online tips for repurposing kitchen scraps

When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.

Nicole Sanchez | Oct 2019 | Article

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast

Live on the coast? Check out these 6 new publications on the best ways to grow your favorite berries! We suggest you start with the overview, then move on to the crop specific guides.

Jun 2018 | Collection