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Coastal gardening brings challenges and rewards

Gardening on the often-extreme Oregon coast might seem intimidating and risky. But Carla Albright, a Master Gardener trained by the Oregon State University Extension Service who lives just north of Tillamook, wants to reassure you...

Oct 11, 2013 | News story

Bacterial Canker of Sweet Cherry in Oregon

Bacterial canker is the number one killer of young sweet cherry trees in Oregon. This publication covers cause and symptoms, disease cycle, and disease management. Click the "view it now" button to view or ...

Robert A. Spotts, Jeff L. Olsen, Lynn Long, Jay W. Pscheidt | May 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

10 low-water perennials that thrive in dry situations

Think "right plant, right place" when choosing plants and locate them together in like situations.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 19, 2019 | News story

Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Oregon Nurseries

Ornamental nurseries face many pest management challenges, from weeds to insects to disease. In this report, industry representatives prioritize those challenges in an effort to increase the use of integrated pest ...

Chris Hedstrom, Isaac Sandlin | Jul 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Ornamental or edible, artichokes have a place in the garden

OSU breeder recommends Green Globe, Imperial Star and Emerald artichoke varieties.

Kym Pokorny | May 15, 2020 | News story

Blueberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest

This publication describes blueberry cultivars, including northern highbush, southern highbush, rabbiteye, lowbush, and half-high types. It includes information on commercial value and identifies which cultivars work well for home gardens.

Chad Finn, Bernadine Strik, Patrick P. Moore | Feb 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Sweet Cherries in Oregon and Washington

This plan lists major pests, current management practices, critical needs, and efficacy ratings of pest-management tools in sweet cherry production. Practices are organized by growth stage, making it easier to plan year-round management practices.

Katie Murray, Paul Jepson | Sep 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Gardening Publications and Resources

A list of some of our most popular and useful publications.

Jul 2018 | Collection

Wilt diseases in hemp and their management in the Pacific Northwest

Hemp is susceptible to fungal pathogens that induce wilt disease that can kill plants. The fungi that cause the disease can survive for years and are easily spread. But there are steps growers can take to prevent it.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Jul 2022 | Article

Beware of Boxwood Blight!

This concise publication gives useful information for homeowners, master gardeners, and professional landscapers about the boxwood blight disease: its symptoms, sanitation measures when it is discovered on a property, and preventive measures.

Cassie Bouska, Jay W. Pscheidt | Apr 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)