Reishi mushrooms are prized for stress-fighting properties. This in-demand crop grows naturally in Oregon forests, and you can grow them yourself with a fruiting block or inoculated logs. Learn how!
The month of February is a chance to lay the groundwork for a successful growing season through planning, pruning and maintenance. Learn more in this guide.
Jan 2021 |
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It's finally time to harvest squash, apples and sunflower heads in October. It is also time to store seeds for the next growing season. Learn more in this guide.
Q: This is my first time growing vegetable plants and they seem to be stressed. I planted everything on May 19. The corn is yellowing, and small leaves are dying. The tomato plants have limp leaves and there’s some browning....
Growing vegetables along the Oregon coast requires gardeners to choose plants that do well in cooler climates. The list of possibilities is long and diverse, from root crops and brassicas to lettuce, potatoes and beans.
Sally Reill |
Jan 2017 |
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Be sure to thoroughly water your lawn, garden and hanging flower baskets so they can survive periods of drought in July. You can also start planting vegetables for Fall and Winter harvest! Learn more in this guide.
This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices...
Mary Halbleib, Cassie Bouska, Gordon B. Jones, Darrin Walenta |
Jul 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
To successfully grow strawberries in a home garden, understanding the needs of particular cultivars is possibly the biggest challenge for long-term fruit production. Not all strawberries are cared for the same way.
A how-to guide for conducting integrated pest management strategic planning with agricultural industries or other stakeholders. This process produces a living document that describes the major pests, challenges and critical needs of an industry.