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?
Growing brassicas crops in Oregon and Washington requires whole-season management to control pests. Learn how integrated pest management can neutralize pests and improve crop yields.
Chris Hedstrom, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Nick Andrews, Kristine Buckland, Heidi Noordijk, Silvia I. Rondon |
Nov 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Credit: Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
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.
Growing and drying your own herbs ensures that you have a constant fresh supply to use in the kitchen. Dried herbs can keep for up to a year if kept in a cool, dark and dry place. Here's how to dry herbs at home.
Forage quality of common pasture weeds was determined through laboratory testing to compare feed value of weeds to desirable forage species and nutrient requirements for grazing livestock.
Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Amy Peters |
May 2010 |
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Photo Credit: Tetiana Tuzyk - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)
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