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, and even the ability for plant roots to penetrate through the soil.
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 existing and persistent harm of bacteria or worms that may now be in the soil. My house mate's dog did her duty in multiple beds throughout the ...
Plant strawberries in early spring
Early spring is the time to plant strawberries.
Keep those gray fuzzy strawberries in check
Proper watering and yearly renovation can help stem strawberry gray mold, also known as Botrytis fruit rot.
Fresh Market Organic Strawberry Research
It’s strawberry season and even we have caught strawberry fever! The Mid-Valley Small Farms team is excited to announce that they are conducting new research on strawberry production. This Research and Extension program, supported by the Oregon Strawberry Commission, will focus on best practices for organic and conventional, day-neutral strawberries for fresh market.