7 winter-blooming plants to nourish bees
During the bleak days of winter, bees and other pollinators look to gardeners for the nourishment that keeps them going until the more abundant seasons of the year arrive. “Black-tailed […]
Top 10 stories cover a wide range of topics
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 […]
‘Trees to Know’ guidebook helps identify Christmas trees
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, […]
New Extension website helps solve pest and disease problems
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 […]
Large increase of brown marmorated stink bugs poses serious threat to Oregon crops
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 […]
Control slugs now as they lay eggs to hatch in spring
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. […]
Seize some seeds from the garden for planting 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 […]
Give plants a head start by planting in fall
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 […]
Harvest is the time to plant winter cover crops to prepare soil for next year’s vegetable garden
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. […]
Don’t worry, maggots help break down compost pile
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 […]