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Wilt diseases in hemp and their management in the Pacific Northwest

Hemp is susceptible to fungal pathogens that induce wilt disease that can kill plants. The fungi that cause the disease can survive for years and are easily spread. But there are steps growers can take to prevent it.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Jul 2022 | Article

Harvesting Rainwater for Use in the Garden

This publication describes how to collect rainwater from the roof of your home and store it for use during the dry summer months for watering your garden or lawn.

Sam Angima | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Composting with Worms

Study step-by-step methods for successful worm composting at home. Learn what kinds of bins to use, how to set them up, what to feed the worms, how to harvest the worm compost and uses for worm compost.

Sam Angima, Michael Noack, Sally Noack | Jun 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Ecological Design of Urban Landscapes: Economic, Social and Ecological Benefits

An ecological approach to landscape design incorporates natural systems as an integral part of urban landscapes. It differs from conventional landscaping in that buildings, hardscape, and landscape are planned as a ...

Signe Danler, Gail Langellotto | Mar 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Using Pesticides Safely

Are pesticides hazardous? That's up to you! This publication outlines safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides and provides links to more information from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and National Pesticide Information Center.

Tim Stock | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management: Overview

Washington State University's program of Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management goal is to build soil productivity, support local agriculture, protect water quality, and facilitate recycling of organic wastes, by applying soil science principles to agricultural, development, and waste management issues.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Keep Pets Safe Around Pesticides

Pesticides can be effective in controlling pests, but they can also be dangerous to pets. This publication describes hazards to pets from use of molluscicides, insecticides aimed at fleas and ticks, rodenticides, ...

Dave Stone, Ted Bunch | Sep 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.

Jay W. Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland | Mar 2015 | Article

How to recognize the signs of Verticillium wilt

Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that attacks plants and trees and disrupts the circulation of water and nutrients. Although it is best diagnosed by lab testing, here are some signs that gardeners can look out for.

Nicole Sanchez | Aug 2020 | Article