Soil quality test available for gardeners and farmers in the Willamette Valley
Gardeners and farmers can do their own soil analysis.
Nitrogen-fixing trees “eat” rocks, play pivotal role in forest health
By tapping nutrients from bedrock, red alder trees play a key role in healthy forest ecosystems.
Getting soil tested in The Dalles
Get your soil tested on Thursdays in The Dalles.
Are ashes good for my soil?
Q: Can fireplace ash be used in the garden successfully or is it harmful to the soil?
Soil Improvement and Cover Crop Resources for Small Farms
Even though different soils have some properties that cannot be changed, such as texture, soil quality can be improved by implementing good management strategies. Soils can be improved for water holding capacity, drainage, structure,...
Is a dog latrine a bad place to grow vegetables?
Q: I'm very concerned about the health hazards of eating food grown in the beds where a dog has pooped. At this point, I could build a fence around the whole garden to stop any further damage, but I'm wondering about the ...
Take steps in fall to protect roses in winter
Fall maintenance can help protect roses from winter weather. Follow these tips to keep your rose bushes happy and healthy.
Fairy Rings - Blessing or Curse?
Q: I just moved into a house on a golf course with giant fir trees. In our yard in the grass is a fairy ring. Is this good or bad?
Use Caution When Irrigating Oaks and Madrones
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
Take All
This root rot look-alike is endangering wheat, grass, and barley. Learn the signs, symptoms, and controls of this disease.