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Gardening Publications and Resources

A list of some of our most popular and useful publications.

Jul 2018 | Collection

An Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Sweet Cherries in Oregon and Washington

This plan lists major pests, current management practices, critical needs, and efficacy ratings of pest-management tools in sweet cherry production. Practices are organized by growth stage, making it easier to plan year-round management practices.

Katie Murray, Paul Jepson | Sep 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Wilt diseases in hemp and their management in the Pacific Northwest

Hemp is susceptible to fungal pathogens that induce wilt disease that can kill plants. The fungi that cause the disease can survive for years and are easily spread. But there are steps growers can take to prevent it.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Jul 2022 | Article

Beware of Boxwood Blight!

This concise publication gives useful information for homeowners, master gardeners, and professional landscapers about the boxwood blight disease: its symptoms, sanitation measures when it is discovered on a property, and preventive measures.

Cassie Bouska, Jay W. Pscheidt | Apr 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

OSU Extension continues gardening education during COVID-19

From webinars and videos to online classes, OSU Extension has what you need to learn gardening.

Kym Pokorny | May 1, 2020 | News story

The basics of selecting garden seeds

In the winter, many gardeners' heads are filled with visions of flourishing plants and bountiful harvests. Making those visions into reality starts with seeds. Here's what to consider when deciding on seeds to buy.

Nicole Sanchez | Jan 2019 | Article

Seed packet info is a gardener's guide

Seed packets have helpful information that assists vegetable gardeners in making the best choices for particular situations whether the goal is increased production, disease resistance, seed saving or quick maturity.

Nicole Sanchez | Feb 2020 | Article

Aggressive local efforts were key to limiting spread of sudden oak death disease in Oregon

Limiting sudden oak death’s spread in southern Oregon has proved to be a success.

Chris Branam | Aug 19, 2019 | News story

For late-season plantings, think leafy greens

The best options for late-season plantings in areas with short growing seasons are vegetables that mature quickly or tolerate frost once mature. Many of the appropriate choices fall into the category of “leafy greens.”

Nicole Sanchez | Jul 2020 | Article