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An Educator's Guide to Vegetable Gardening

This publication is a primer on vegetable gardening written specifically for educators, including those who use gardens as part of a nutrition education curriculum. It outlines a full-circle approach to educational ...

Weston Miller, Beret Halverson, Gail Langellotto | Sep 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon 4-H Flower and Ornamental Grower's Handbook

This handbook will help you become acquainted with the growing and use of plants in gardens and home yard landscaping. It also describes how to make cut flower arrangements that you, your friends, and family can enjoy.

Ernest Schaufler, David G. Adams, Duane Johnson, 4-H Development Committee for Plant Science Projects | Nov 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Treasure Valley Onions: Oregon and Idaho (2019)

Growers, commodity-group representatives, pest-control advisors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the Treasure Valley in Oregon and Idaho provide an overview of onion production. They identify pest ...

Katie Murray, Stuart Reitz, Paul Jepson | Sep 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon 4-H Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables

This publication describes how to plan and prepare vegetable exhibits for 4-H horticulture contests.

Joy Jones, Beverly Hobbs, N.S. Mansour | Mar 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon 4-H Horticultural Advancement Guide

The Horticultural Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.

Virginia Bourdeau | Oct 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit

This publication gives general guidelines for how to exhibit fresh, dried, and potted herbs and the qualities and characteristics judges look for. It also includes a chart of instructions for exhibiting specific herbs.

Lynette Black, Judi Peters, Gail Lee | Mar 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Insects: Taking a Deeper Look at the World of Bugs

Includes three lessons for grades 3-8. Includes lists of materials, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Lessons are (1) build an insect trap, (2) ant lions, and (3) pitfall traps.

Sujaya Rao, Lynn Royce, Rebecca Currin, Triffid Fry, Brittaney Bearson, Devora Shamah | Aug 2005 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Megachilid Bees in the Pacific Northwest: An Introduction

This publication is an introduction to the Megachilidae family of bees found in the Pacific Northwest. It highlights the characteristics of two important members of this family: leafcutting bees and mason bees, both...

Samantha M. Roof, Sandy DeBano | Dec 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Mummy Berry Management in the Pacific Northwest

Mummy berry disease is prevalent throughout the Pacific Northwest, west of the Cascade Mountain Range, and affects the northern highbush blueberry industry. Growers often underestimate the potential damage of ...

Jade Florence, Jay W. Pscheidt | Jul 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)