Candace Stoughton, Low Impact Development Specialist, gives a tour of the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District building and the many demonstration projects on the grounds that soak up stormwater
Ruijun Qin, an Oregon State University Extension Service soil scientist and assistant professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, started a research project to uncover opportunities for viable rotational crops to use with onions and potatoes.
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.
Post-webinar surveys indicated that 100% of respondents learned something new, 64% of respondents are likely to change their practices based on this information, and 100% of respondents are likely to attend future sessions.
Umatilla County is home to a growing wine grape acreage and the Oregon half of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), known for its production of high quality wine grapes. The growing conditions of this ...