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Winter farmscaping — enhancing riparian vegetation along ponds and waterways

Farmscaping describes a broad range of activities that improve the diversity of a small farm and enhance the ecosystem it inhabits. Creating riparian buffer zones is one such enhancement.

Elizabeth Murphy | Jul 2013 | Article

Fruit tree pest management

Homeowners often consider pest management the most difficult part of raising fruit. Most people either lack the knowledge to identify and control insect pests and diseases, or they dread having to spray chemicals to protect their...

Steve Renquist | May 2015 | Article

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)

Maintain a bee-friendly garden in fall and winter, too

Many home gardeners put much effort into attracting bees to their summer flower and vegetable gardens. But it's just as important to be bee-friendly in the fall and winter. Here's how to do it.

Candy Solovjovs | Oct 2020 | Article

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)

The Wildlife Garden: Create a Garden Pond for Wildlife

This publication describes how to build a simple pond to attract wildlife, and how to keep it safe and healthy for wildlife and for you.

Stephanie Lamb, Nancy Allen | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Your Own

This intro to gardening in Oregon covers all the bases: site selection, soil improvement, raised beds, planting, watering, pests, plant diseases and weeds. Regional tips cover every area of Oregon. Now available in English and Spanish in one publication!

Gail Langellotto | Aug 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom

Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.

Neil Bell, Heather Stoven, Andony Melathopoulos | Mar 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Scouting and collecting Wheat Head Armyworms

What growers can do to scout for and help identify wheathead armyworms.

Mary Corp | Oct 2008 | Article

The Wildlife Garden: Raccoon (Procyon Lotor)

This publication describes raccoons and their habits. Explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Tara Norris, Sarah Sells | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)