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On the cusp of a new year, some stories of 2022 rise to the top. From invasive insects to soil care to a new website, Oregon State University Extension faculty […]
On the cusp of a new year, some stories of 2022 rise to the top. From invasive insects to soil care to a new website, Oregon State University Extension faculty […]
The holiday season is upon us — and for many, that means choosing a Christmas tree. Whether you’re cutting your own, heading to the lot or choosing a live tree, […]
A new Oregon State University Extension Service website provides a trove of science-based solutions for garden pests, weeds and disease problems in one easy-to-navigate place. The project was shepherded by […]
The amount of invasive brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) in 2022 tops anything seen in Oregon for at least five years and poses a serious threat to Oregon crops and […]
From vodka in the water to I.V. tubes in the trunk, there are lots of urban myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree. Chal Landgren, a […]
Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year. […]
As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables, you can let some plants go to seed and harvest them for planting next year. “Saving seed […]
Come spring, excited gardeners drive to nurseries, load up their cars and go home to plant. That’s tradition. But fall planting also ranks high as a time to put plants […]
No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve the soil for next season. […]
Most people shudder when they see maggots in their bin composter or compost pile. They may be startling in their appearance and movement, but they won’t hurt you or the […]