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Use vigilance in controlling problems in the vegetable patch

Weeds are the hardest part of vegetable gardening, with bugs a close second.

Kym Pokorny | May 29, 2020 | News story

How to control Sclerotinia and Botrytis diseases in hemp

Hemp canker and gray mold management includes cultural control practices to improve air circulation and minimize leaf wetness. Proper plant spacing, plant pruning and irrigation timing help accomplish this. If Sclerotinia is detected,...

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Sep 2023 | Article

Good Field Practices for Agricultural Workers

The Pacific Northwest is known for its high-quality produce. To preserve this reputation, all people involved in farm activities should be thoroughly trained in practices that promote health and hygiene. Farmworkers, ...

Luisa Santamaria, Maria Marlin | Oct 2022 | 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

Enrollment skyrockets for OSU Master Gardener vegetable course

More than 17,600 people – at a growing clip of about 1,000 more each day – are signing up for a vegetable gardening course offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service, as people nationally abide by stay-at-home pandemic orders.

Chris Branam | Apr 1, 2020 | News story

Deciding When to Treat for 12-Spot Beetles in Snap Beans/Cómo y Cuándo Controlar al Escarabajo de 12 Manchas en los Ejotes (vainitas, habichuelas)

Discusses ways to apply integrated pest management principles to management of 12-spot beetles (Western spotted cucumber beetle) in snap beans. Covers pest description, crop damage, biology and life history, scouting ...

Luisa Santamaria, Jose Hernandez, Alejandro Gonzales, Daniel McGrath | Oct 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

Practice the good neighbor policy in the garden: Try companion planting

Certain plants placed side by side can help you avoid problems in the garden.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 23, 2018 | News story

Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.

Jay W. Pscheidt, Jerry Weiland | Mar 2015 | Article

Edamame Production

Edamame, a traditional Japanese vegetable, is popularly grown in the United States. Information on the varieties, soil maintenance, planting, and production of edamame plants.

Carol Miles, Justin O'Dea, Catherine H. Daniels, Jacky King | Feb 2018 | Online resource