The way we garden can help promote the health of bees and other insects. This guide offers detailed plant lists, garden designs and advice on creating pollinator habitat.
Andony Melathopoulos, Neil Bell, Signe Danler, Amy Jo Detweiler, Iris Kormann, Gail Langellotto, Nicole Sanchez, Heather Stoven, Dave Smitley |
Jun 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Western Oregon gardens and landscapes can flourish without summer irrigation - when you choose the right plants. This series, based on decades of on-farm research, can provide some ideas and go-to plants to help create a ...
Knowledge is everything when it comes to growing spring bulbs in Central Oregon. Find out more about bulb purchasing, site selection, timing, planting and bulb care. Get the latest techniques for Central Oregon gardeners.
Amy Jo Detweiler |
Aug 2009 |
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Credit: Brooke Edmunds, Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
Annual morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) is a quick-growing flowering vine that thrives in warm sunny spots. But just mentioning the name ‘morning glory ‘can cause concern among some. If you’ve lived in warmer areas of the ...
Cool-season perennial and annual forages often struggle during the heat of summer. Fortunately, there are some strategies to consider — including planting drought-tolerant forages, warm-season grasses and annual legumes.
Shelby Filley |
Aug 2019 |
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Credit: Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.