Q: I am wondering where in my backyard would be the best place for a vegetable garden. The yard is surrounded by a 6 foot cedar fence. I am about to install a 12x8 shed in my yard and it will go in the opposite corner of the garden. Any advice would be much appreciated.
The OSU Dry Farming Project continues as the go-to resource for dry farming and model for participatory climate adaptation research as growers throughout the West continue to feel the impacts of drought and seek alternatives to unreliable summer irrigation.
Q: I have a plot in a community garden in Portland, on a hill. Last year my corn didn't fully mature. I'd like to try planting the 3 sisters this year; corn, beans, and gourds. I would like planting advice.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (B Franklin, 1706-1790). Pest prevention is a central component of integrated pest management and organic pest management strategies. Crop rotation and crop planning (i.e. ...