Project Happy Apples began as an effort to assist backyard growers in managing codling moth in their fruit trees. We developed a process using emails and a web page to provide timely information related to the life cycle of codling moth and relevant integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. The content...
Growing native plants can be rewarding in many ways. They add beauty
with colorful flowers, foliage, texture, and scents. If planted in a suitable habitat, native plants are well adapted to our soils and climate. This reduces the need for supplemental water (once established) and maintenance, and makes it easy...
Four species of Centaurea are commonly found in central and
eastern Oregon, including spotted knapweed (Centaurea
maculosa), diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa), Russian
knapweed (Centaurea repens), and yellow starthistle
(Centaurea solstitialis). These four species are a serious problem
throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Stands of knapweed can choke out natural...
Are you longing to enjoy the fragrance and color of roses in your
yard? With thoughtful attention to planting and care, many types of
roses can be grown successfully in Central Oregon. The following tips
will help you grow this popular landscape plant.
Are you interested in growing fruit trees in your landscape? There are
several kinds of fruit trees that can be grown successfully in Central
Oregon—the challenge lies in selecting varieties that are most likely to
bear fruit in this region.
Several kinds of berry crops can be grown successfully in Central
Oregon. The key is to select varieties suited to local growing conditions and follow recommendations for planting and care.
This publication is an extended revision of the previous edition. It describes how to grow tomatoes and tomatillos in the home garden. Topics include site and soil preparation, cultivar selection, propagation, planting and plant care, techniques for extending the growing season, pruning and training systems, and harvest and storage.
This publication is an extended revision of the previous edition. It describes how to grow tomatoes and tomatillos in the home garden. Topics include site and soil preparation, cultivar selection, propagation, planting and plant care, techniques for extending the growing season, pruning and training systems, and harvest and storage.
In the Pacific Northwest, fires are a natural part of the changing landscape. As homeowners continue to build in the wildland-urban interface, they must take special precautions to protect their lives, homes, and property.