Soil texture determines how much and how often to water
It's a myth that lawns and gardens in sandy soil need more water than other soils
Is charcoal a good soil amendment?
Q: Do you have published, current, projected , research in the effects of charcoal amendment to agricultural soils/forest soils?
Heavy metals in urban soils: Best practices to stay safe
Q: Given the recent news on emissions of heavy metals in Portland, I'm looking for information on which vegetables take up these pollutants from the soil. What else should I be concerned about?
Are ashes good for my soil?
Q: Can fireplace ash be used in the garden successfully or is it harmful to the soil?
Composting at Winter Green Farm Improves Soil Health and Protects Water Quality
In 1980 Jack Gray and Mary Jo Wade started Winter Green Farm just 20 miles west of Eugene, five years later Wali and Jabrila Via joined them and in 2009 long-time employees Chris Overbaugh and Shannon Shipp-Overbaugh also ...
IPM Soilborne Diseases
Presentation by Kurtis L. Schroeder, Cropping Systems Agronomist & Plant Pathologist, on Soilborne Diseases of Cereals: Identification and Management
Soils and Compost
Healthy soil can improve crop and livestock production. The publications and other resources listed here offer information on how to assess, improve, and maintain soil health for both croplands and pastures. Several publications ...
Irrigating Pastures
As summer approaches and the soil dries, forage plants become dormant. Some years in drier areas of Oregon dormancy may begin in the late spring. If you have irrigation rights, your pastures can provide supplemental nutrition ...