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Turfgrasses and lawn care in Eastern Oregon

Today, turfgrass is the single largest irrigated crop in the United States and covers three times the land area of any other cultivated crop. An estimated 40.5 million acres of grasses are planted in residential, commercial and...

Richard Smiley | Jan 2018 | Article

Go underground with bulbs for colorful spring bloom

When purchasing bulbs, choose large ones. The bigger the bulb, the bigger the bloom.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 20, 2023 | News story

Through Juntos en el Jardin, families come together to grow their own food

Juntos en el Jardin has rejuvenated existing community gardening locations in and around Lincoln City and created spaces that expand access to growing food to Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous families in Lincoln County that generally have less access to land for growing their own food.

Chris Branam | Jul 19, 2023 | News story

Five Oregon gardeners recognized with statewide awards

The honorees received their awards at the Joy of Gardening conference, an annual event sponsored by the Oregon Master Gardener Association.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 27, 2023 | News story

Early spring is the best time to plant strawberries

Once you’ve decided on the type of strawberry to grow, you’ll want to choose a variety and decide which method to plant them.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 29, 2024 | News story

Enthusiastic crowd attends OSU Extension workshop to hear about iconic madrone tree

With distinctive peeling bark and statuesque form madrone trees play an iconic role in the Pacific Northwest landscape.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 8, 2023 | News story

Oregon State University Extension publications recognized for excellence by national association

Publications produced by the OSU Extension Service received one gold award and two silver awards.

Francesca Rossi | Apr 5, 2024 | News story

Don’t let lack of room discourage you from gardening

Save space and reap a harvest by growing vegetables in containers.

Kym Pokorny | May 11, 2020 | News story

Tips for gardening in extreme heat

Keep hydrated. Carry a water bottle – and use it! You need water as much as your plants do.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 25, 2021 | News story

Take precautions when wildfire ash falls on fruits and vegetables

Wildfires can be unsafe when it lands on unharvested produce.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 10, 2020 | News story