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Wisteria care: Take out clippers twice a year and go to town

Before planting one, people should realize the effort involved in keeping them in bounds.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 8, 2021 | News story

Learn the terms on seed packets to make the right selection

Understanding terms associated with seeds will help you pinpoint which selections best serve specific gardens and practices.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 23, 2021 | News story

OSU Extension continues gardening education during COVID-19

From webinars and videos to online classes, OSU Extension has what you need to learn gardening.

Kym Pokorny | May 1, 2020 | News story

Snip some stems and have new plants in spring

Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” project or give them away, propagating by cuttings can be a rewarding process.    

Kym Pokorny | Nov 1, 2019 | News story

Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Bull Thistle

Bull thistle is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It probably was introduced in eastern North America during colonial times, as a contaminant in seed or ship ballast. It is now the most ...

Stephen Fitzgerald | Apr 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Demystifying garden fertilizers

Consider the variety of fertilizers at any garden center: It’s apparent that fertilizer is not one size fits all. Understanding fertilizer basics helps gardeners avoid mistakes and get the most from their plants.

Nicole Sanchez | May 2020 | Article

Turn to gardening books for comfort and inspiration

Add a fire and a cup of tea and relax with one of these 11 books recommended by Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturists.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 18, 2020 | News story

Nurturing Mason Bees in Your Backyard in Western Oregon

An overview of mason bee basic biology and life cycle, and detailed descriptions of what is needed to start keeping mason bees, including desirable plants, nesting sites and types of nests, and caring for the ...

Brooke Edmunds, Richard Little, Ramesh Sagili | Feb 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU Extension Master Gardeners name 2020 statewide award winners

Barbara Davidson wins Statewide Master Gardener of the Year Ward and Michael O'Loughlin wins Statewide Behind the Scenes award.

LeAnn Locher | Jul 7, 2020 | News story

Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden

Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day activities come into...

Dana Sanchez | Mar 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)