This report combines different perspectives--farmers, researchers, and food system stakeholders across statewide and sub-regional scales--to shed light on what is needed to enhance organic agriculture in Oregon. Some ...
Describes and illustrates various flea beetle species (color photos) and life history. Includes instructions for monitoring as well as several management options, with emphasis on preventive measures.
Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings. But careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.
When producing cherries on productive rootstocks, orchardists must focus on reducing crop load and increasing vigor. This publication discusses how to use thinning cuts, stub cuts, and heading cuts to achieve these objectives. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Describes dark red and blush sweet cherry cultivars, including harvest timing, color when ripe, suggested pollinizers and rootstocks, size, firmness, yield potential, and other traits. Includes color photo of each cultivar.
Ashley Thompson, Matthew Whiting, Lynn Long |
Jan 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Some houseplants seem unhappy no matter how much care and nurturing they get from their owners. But understanding the particular needs of some plants makes the difference between thriving and merely existing.
Houseplants are seeing a surge in popularity not seen since macramé hangers were all the rage. Driving the trend are the variety and affordability of once-exotic plants and their positive effects on indoor environments.
In recent years, cherry growers in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere have embraced high-density systems that put twice as many trees in the same amount of space. Here's a look at how their efforts are working out.
Lynn Long, Tim Facteau, Roberto Nuñez-Elisea, Helen Cahn |
Jun 2018 |
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A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.