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OSU Extension Master Gardener Program increases diversity, equity and inclusivity

Since issues of diversity are perceived differently in different areas of the state, the approach must be multi-pronged to meet the needs of all Oregonians.

Apr 2022 | Impact story

Where do I find the right plants for my pond?

Q: We recently hired a pond builder to excavate and line our 1.5-acre farm pond near Sisters, Ore. We replaced the bottom substrate and included space for plants. Can you direct me to a person or article that will help us with choosing and placing plants?

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Pruning with the pros

This video series covers a variety of pruning challenges associated with older trees and mature landscapes. Pruning of mature trees that have not seen ideal care in the past can present unique challenges. In these clips, tree ...

Nicole Sanchez | Feb 2022 | Collection

OSU Extension Master Gardeners see big success with free Level Up Series

The webinars are free and geared toward experienced gardeners but with plenty of information for beginners, too.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 26, 2022 | News story

Microgreens Grow Along | Taller de Cultivo de Microplantas

Welcome to the Microgreens Grow Along workshop hosted by Oregon State University Extension and Food Hero. This is a bilingual (English & Spanish) online workshop for beginners. Follow the daily lessons and in two weeks you'll ...

Brooke Edmunds, Joyce Senior Angulo | Project Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Top tips for gardeners to help fight climate change

As Oregon gardeners have noticed, our climate is changing. This is primarily due to human activities releasing excessive greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over the last 150 years. As a result, we’re seeing temperatures ...

Brooke Edmunds | Sep 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Give plants a head start by planting in fall

As more people push to plant in autumn, garden stores are stocking more at the end of summer.

Sep 17, 2021 | News story

Will rain split all of my tomatoes?

Q: With rain in this weekend's forecast, lots of folks are talking about picking their tomato plants clean. I can't stand the idea of picking all those green tomatoes! Will the rain really ruin tomatoes if we leave them on ...

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How to recognize and manage spider mites in the home garden

Spider mites are common, tiny garden pests, related to spiders and ticks. Usually microscopic, mites can be found in almost any habitat, including the human body. We refer to some mites based on where they are found: cheese ...

Nicole Sanchez | Sep 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Best Tools to Use in your Garden with Mike Peters

This talk will show examples of some of the best garden tools to help make landscaping projects easier and tips for keeping the tools sharp and clean.

Sep 2021 | Video