Pressure-treated wood is an economical option for improving the life of raised garden beds. However, some gardeners have concerns about the potential for the chemicals used to preserve the wood to contaminate the soil and plants....
Compost is a soil amendment consisting of partially broken-down organic material. Use compost to improve soil for vegetable gardens, landscape areas and lawns. Learn how to apply the correct amount of compost and how to avoid common compost mistakes.
Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.
Gives step-by-step instructions for building a raised bed. Discusses special considerations for growing plants in raised beds as well as long-term maintenance of beds.
Grapevine buds are at risk of cold injury in some Pacific Northwest growing regions. Growers can protect their grapevines by adopting training methods such as cane burial and low-head training systems.
Cody Copp, Patricia A. Skinkis, Michelle M. Moyer |
Jul 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Kabocha and buttercup squash are gaining popularity for their outstanding culinary characteristics and small size. The squashes' intriguing history, production practices, flavor and uses may inspire more gardeners to grow and eat this exceptional vegetable.
Alice Formiga, Jennifer Wetzel, Shinji Kawai, Lane Selman, Alexandra Stone |
Mar 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.