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?
Climate change and population growth can impact the availability of water in the Willamette River Basin. The Willamette Water 2100 project studies how the supply and demand for water will evolve.
William Jaeger, Andrew J. Plantinga, Christian Langpap, Dan Bigelow, Kathleen Moore, PhD |
Feb 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Learn how to legally use water that flows through, under, or by your property. Click the "view it now" button to download a PDF. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series - ...
Ellen Hammond, Brian Tuck, Robert Wood, Shilah Olson, Susan Kerr |
Jun 2017 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
To keep your lilacs looking their best, they need to be pruned, fertilized and shaped almost every year, soon after they are done blooming in the late spring.
Many landowners don't know that they need a legal water right to use surface water and groundwater for irrigation. Oregon’s water resources are publicly owned, and in great demand. Even though the water runs through your ...
Melissa Fery |
Apr 2018 |
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Potassium is an essential nutrient in corn production. If deficient, growth is stunted and yields are reduced. Potassium deficiency will manifest differently as the season progresses. Here's what to look for.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium aren't just an alphabet soup of chemicals. They are essential plant nutrients that, when used correctly, help to grow a healthy garden. Learn what fertilizers to apply when in this handy guide.
While relatively healthy, forests in western Oregon face threats from climate stress, insects and disease. Here's a look at forest management strategies to cope with those threats and keep the state's forests healthy.