Plan ahead for winter storage of pumpkins and squash
Halloween is still a faint dot on the calendar, but it’s not too early to plan a strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. First frost won’t hit […]
Roll up your sleeves: Use multiple strategies to control invasive weeds
They float in the wind, get shaken off pets and wildlife, travel the world stuck to luggage or clothes and hitch rides by plane, ship, train, truck and car. Invasive […]
Slime mold looks ugly in the garden but does no harm
It appears overnight and looks like a horror-show blob that’s slithered its way into your garden. The gross-looking substance known as slime mold shows up on mulch and lawns, but […]
Get big flavor from tiny microgreens
Go small with microgreens and grow tiny plants with big flavor for soups, salads and sandwiches. Growing microgreens is fun, easy and a great activity to get kids involved in […]
When it’s time to say goodbye to lawn, uproot it first
Grass lawns are the default for most yards, but some people want other options, like edible or ornamental landscaping, mulch or low-maintenance groundcover. “Maybe you have a lawn full of […]
Tomato lovers: Grow the best by recognizing and solving common problems
Knowing the hows and whys of tomato diseases gives gardeners a leg up for successfully growing the most-treasured of vegetables. Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, […]
From pot to table, easy indoor herbs spice up cooking
Cooking and gardening have taken the country by storm and easy-to-grow herbs act as a bridge between the two, adding flavor to our food and confidence to our gardening. Growing […]
Use vigilance in controlling problems in the vegetable patch
Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days. Slugs […]
OSU Extension’s Food Hero to distribute 80,000 seeds as part of Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge
Interest in home gardening has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Food Hero team at Oregon State University Extension Service is offering Oregonians a unique opportunity to grow […]
Learn about pruning berries, kiwifruit and grapes in online classes
When homeowners set out to prune grapes, kiwifruit and other berry crops, they often stand in front of the plant at a complete loss. Just getting started is intimidating. “Over […]