What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?
Douglas-fir trees are dying at a record pace in southwest Oregon. Learn what steps you can take to preserve forest health and improve wildfire resiliency in a warming climate.
Organic pesticides are usually considered as those pesticides that come from natural sources. They are usually minimally processed. These natural sources are usually plants or minerals. There are also microbial pesticides.
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
Q: I have many Douglas fir seedlings that sprout up on my property and I hate to pull them out. I also have a few that are a foot or two tall now. Would it be beneficial to anyone if I donated the seedlings/trees? I have maybe 12-24 or more per year, and so do my neighbors.