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Herbs and Vegetables in Oil (SP 50-701)

It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.

Carolyn Raab, PhD., R.D, Margy Woodburn, Ph.D. | Feb 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Pruning roses

Pruning is a must-do job for spring. Your plants will thank you with beautiful blooms and vigorous health which helps ward off disease.

Barbara McMullen | May 2007 | Article

Tree pruning basics

A properly pruned tree looks as natural as possible; the tree’s appearance reflects its fundamental form and character. The pruner must be sensitive to maintaining this structural integrity, in addition to knowing a bit about tree biology and proper pruning principles.

Nov 2012 | Article

More than 600 fifth-graders learn importance of Oregon’s forests from OSU Extension

After learning hands-on about pplanting Douglas-fir seedlings, students took them home to plant with their families, as well as an instruction cards with information about the state tree and Oregon’s forests.

Alicia Christiansen | Mar 2023 | Impact story

What's Wrong With My Tree?

Are you worried about a tree on your property? Oregon State University Extension Service Foresters help you learn about individual tree needs, how to detect and describe symptoms of poor tree health, and to decide whether you need to take further action.

Nicole Strong, David C. Shaw | Apr 2017 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to over winter and prune berries?

Q: How do I prepare my berry plants for the winter? Once I heard to bury the blueberries, is that true?

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Podcast brings science-based information to woodland owners and managers

The podcast was one of the top 20% of podcasts shared globally on Spotify and has an international reach with 84% of listeners in the United States, 5% in Canada and 2% each in United Kingdom and Australia.

Lauren Grand | Apr 2023 | Impact story

Episode 2: What's in a woodland?

Lauren Grand talks to Daniel Stark about what makes up the parts of a woodland and a bit about land stewardship.

Lauren Grand, Dan Stark | Jan 2022 | Podcast episode

Caring for roses and dahlias in Oregon

Learn about planting, pruning and landscaping with these beautiful flowers.

Feb 2024 | Collection

OSU Extension supports installation of regional air quality monitoring network

OSU Extension faculty and staff in the Columbia Gorge brainstormed how to improve local response to wildfire smoke.

Lauren Kraemer | Mar 2023 | Impact story