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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

How to choose plants for streamside areas

In streamside or riparian areas, choosing the right plants and where to plant them depends on location in relation to the streambed. There are three zones that dictate the kinds of plants that can be grown.

Jul 2018 | Article

Pasture management: Understanding plant and root growth in the fall

A healthy pasture is a vital resource for a livestock operation, and it requires year-round attention. One of the most critical periods is the fall when decisions dictate how much forage will be produced for the season.

Gene Pirelli, Steve Fransen | Mar 2018 | Article

Northwest native plants for the streamside garden

Plants native to the Northwest are well adapted to conditions near streams where the groundwater table is shallow enough to interact with plant roots. Here's a guide to selecting plants for areas near streams.

Linda R. McMahan | Jul 2018 | Article

Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom

Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.

Neil Bell, Heather Stoven, Andony Melathopoulos | Mar 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Plant growth and development

Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration are the three major functions that drive plant growth and development.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden | Jan 2008 | Article

Pasture Nutrient Management Resources for Small Farms

This collection of links and publications are compiled information about managing nutrient levels in your pasture. This includes soil testing and assessment, application of fertilizers and minerals, and nutrient cycling in a forage pasture.

May 2017 | Collection

Will cutting one root hurt this tree?

Q: I have a California lilac tree in my back yard. A thick root is underneath the pavers and lifting them up. Will I kill the tree if I cut out that root? I sure don’t want to kill it!

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Field Guide to the Shrubs of Southwestern Oregon

Southwestern Oregon’s forests and woodlands are home to more than 100 species of shrubs – plants that add immeasurably to the beauty and function of this remarkably diverse ecosystem. This field guide is designed to help you identify 56 of the most frequently encountered shrubs in the area.

Max Bennett, Jan Walker | Jul 2007 | Publication