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11 Laura Taylor – Pollinator Restoration in Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Laura Taylor works for the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. In this episode, find what happens when a local government wants to do something to help pollinator health. As a conservation technician and an ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Jun 2017 | Podcast episode

Monitoring vineyard nutrition

This article describes how to determine vineyard nutrient needs through grapevine tissue and soil sampling. It also provides tissue testing guidelines.

Patricia A. Skinkis, Paul Schreiner | Dec 2018 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

12 plants to entice pollinators to your garden

Consider adding some flower power to your landscape to bring in the buzz of pollinators to your garden.

Kym Pokorny | May 9, 2023 | News story

Wildflowers give gardens a charming, relaxed look

Put aside an area of the garden for the beauty of wildflowers.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 10, 2020 | News story

Living on The Land: Providing Habitat for Native Pollinators

Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides.

Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Jan 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Kabocha and Buttercup Squash for Western Oregon Gardens

Kabocha and buttercup squash are gaining popularity for their outstanding culinary characteristics and small size. The squashes' intriguing history, production practices, flavor and uses may inspire more gardeners to grow and eat this exceptional vegetable.

Alice Formiga, Jennifer Wetzel, Shinji Kawai, Lane Selman, Alexandra Stone | Nov 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Should I wait to clean up the garden in order to help conserve insects?

Addressing a current popular meme in social media encouraging waiting to clean up your garden until temperatures reach 50º F or higher, in order to help conserve insects. We address the claim that if you clean your garden ...

Gail Langellotto | Mar 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Growing vegetables in the Pacific Northwest coastal region

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.

Sally Reill | Jul 2017 | Article

Grains can be a valuable part of a farm's crop rotation

Although grain crops bring in less revenue than vegetables or fruit, they can become an important part of a farming enterprise. Grains are less labor-intensive and can be grown when fields need a rest.

Sep 2018 | Article

Creating wildlife habitat in your landscape

Want to be a good neighbor to local wildlife? Check out these tips from a conservation specialist to take your "naturescaping" game to the next level!

Rose Clarke, Jon Wagner | May 2019 | Article