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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

Be prepared: Drought monitoring and planning for your small farm

Changing weather patterns show that drought will continue to be a challenge for farmers and ranchers on the central and north coast of Oregon and throughout the state. That's why a drought management plan is essential.

Evie Smith, Julia Wentzel | Jul 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Plant growth and development

Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration are the three major functions that drive plant growth and development.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden | Jan 2008 | 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

Living on the Land supports small-acreage landowners in the south Willamette Valley

OSU Extension collaborates with Oregon’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts and watershed councils to develop the series to best address natural resources concerns in the local area.

Melissa Fery | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Adding agritourism: How to create successful tours for your farm or ranch

Hosting tours on your farm or ranch can provide additional income and help tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Here's a guide to getting started.

Audrey Comerford, Melissa Fery, Pami Monnette | Jan 2020 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

19 David Phipps – Golf Courses as Pollinator Habitat

David Phipps is considered one of the Northwest’s leaders in golf course environmental stewardship and innovation. While working as the superintendent at Stone Creek Golf, he received the GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Aug 2017 | Podcast episode

118 – Rich Hatfield – Queen Quest

Oregon’s bumble bees are all hibernating. Mated bumble bee queen are known to winter in loose soil or leaf litter, but we don’t know much more beyond that. This week we talk with Rich Hatfield about a new community ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Nov 2019 | Podcast episode

75 Amy Cox – Eco-lawns and Pollinators

How can we ask not what greenspaces can do for us but what greenspaces can do for the environment? Portland-based Pro Time Lawn Seed was one of the first businesses to tackle this question, with the founder of the company...

Andony Melathopoulos | Nov 2018 | Podcast episode