What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?
Behind the beauty of the High Desert, lie many factors that create challenges for Central Oregon gardeners. Learn how to work with cold weather, short seasons, dry summers and other elements that can affect your gardening success.
This publication outlines the role of forest organic debris in inland Northwest forests. Recommends how to maintain forest soil productivity and improve wildlife habitat while reducing wildfire and insect-pest hazards. ...
Chris C. Schnepf, Russell T. Graham, Sandy Kegley, Theresa B. Jain |
Mar 2009 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Unusually wet springs can lead to more plant disease and fungal growth in our gardens than is typically seen. However, not all wet-spring plant issues are diseases although they may look like them.
Gardeners in the Willamette Valley can successfully grow succulent plants by creating conditions that allow them to thrive. That includes well-drained soil and proper watering. Here's a guide.
Data from five years of trials at Washington State University were used to compare costs and returns for pastured organic broilers using two strains of Cornish Cross meat birds, the industry standard.
Kathleen Painter, Elizabeth Myhre, Andy I. Bary, Craig G. Cogger, Whitney Jemmett |
Jan 2015 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include legal considerations for selling rabbit meat, classes of meat, ...
Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Mar 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include protecting your animals from predators and disease, and providing ...
Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Mar 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on raising rabbits as a source of meat. Topics include choosing the correct feed, nail care, and breeding. Use the ...
Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson |
Mar 2018 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.