Behind the beauty of the High Desert, lie many factors that create challenges for Central Oregon gardeners. Learn how to work with cold weather, short seasons, dry summers and other elements that can affect your gardening success.
Unusually wet springs can lead to more plant disease and fungal growth in our gardens than is typically seen. However, not all wet-spring plant issues are diseases although they may look like them.
Gardeners in the Willamette Valley can successfully grow succulent plants by creating conditions that allow them to thrive. That includes well-drained soil and proper watering. Here's a guide.
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Mar 2019 |
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Home gardeners can enjoy a choice of blackberry varieties with fruit far superior to that of wild blackberries. What’s more, home gardeners can pick fruit from early summer all the way to the first frost. ...
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
Seed packets have helpful information that assists vegetable gardeners in making the best choices for particular situations whether the goal is increased production, disease resistance, seed saving or quick maturity.
In areas with short growing seasons like the Klamath Basin, home vegetable gardeners should choose varieties that mature quickly. But even getting those plants to maturity may require some protection from the cold.
Red wigglers are the wonder worms of composting. In areas where naturally formed compost takes forever to develop, inviting actual worms into your home via vermicomposting may be worthwhile.
The best options for late-season plantings in areas with short growing seasons are vegetables that mature quickly or tolerate frost once mature. Many of the appropriate choices fall into the category of “leafy greens.”