This publication describes garter snakes and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.
Poison oak plants contain a chemical that causes a severe rash. Learn how to spot a plant, safely remove, and clean your clothes, gear and skin afterward to prevent a rash.
This publication covers native species, natural history, elements of herp habitat, obsticales to success, nonnative species, coexisting, and viewing herps.
Degree-days measure the amount of heat accumulated over time. Researchers have used years of this data to develop models that help farmers and gardeners predict harvest dates and other important events in select ...
Nick Andrews, Leonard Coop, Heather Stoven, Heidi Noordijk, Aaron Heinrich |
Jan 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Oregon ash grows along the streams and wetlands of western Oregon and Northern California, where it provides important wildlife habitat. But these trees are threatened by the emerald ash borer, an insect pest that...
David C. Shaw, Jay W. Pscheidt, Alexander Gorman |
Jan 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Silage-making has been used to reduce the concentrations of toxins in a variety of crops. But in the case of poison hemlock, the opposite is true — making silage out of it actually increases one of its toxic alkaloids.
Tansy ragwort, an invasive weed that can harm certain types of livestock, is making a comeback in western Oregon. Find out how to control it and protect your animals.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Gene Pirelli, Eric Coombs |
Aug 2011 |
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Growing and drying your own herbs ensures that you have a constant fresh supply to use in the kitchen. Dried herbs can keep for up to a year if kept in a cool, dark and dry place. Here's how to dry herbs at home.