Extension Service Site Publications

• (2024) Rockroses for western Oregon gardens The top 5 performing plants of Cistus for western Oregon landscapes.
• (2024) Top 5 plants for unirrigated landscapes in Western Oregon Drought-tolerant landscape plants for Western Oregon, including California lilac (Ceanothus), Rockrose (Cistus and Halimium), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos), Spider flower (Grevillea) and ground cover shrubs.
  
• (2024) California Lilac (Ceanothus) for western Oregon gardens The top 5 performing plants of Ceanothus for western Oregon landscapes.
• (2024) Drought-tolerant landscape plants for western Oregon: site selection and preparation Western Oregon gardens and landscapes can flourish without summer irrigation - when you choose the right plants. This series, based on decades of on-farm research, can provide some ideas and go-to plants to help create a successful low-water use landscape. Researchers with the Oregon State University Department of Horticulture have been evaluating plants grown without summer irrigation in Aurora, Oregon since 2000. Plant groups studied include California lilac (Ceanothus), Rockrose (Cistus and Halimium), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos), Spider flower (Grevillea), and ground cover shrubs.
• (2023) Ground bee identification?
• (2022) Stink bugs and boxelder bugs everywhere?
• (2024) Garden to Table reaches traditionally underserved Yamhill County residents Ninety-percent of survey respondents believed the course made a positive impact on their choice of dietary lifestyle and health overall.
• (2021) How to help hydrangeas weather a heat wave A heat wave can turn a hydrangea's lush green leaves and beautiful blooms brown and brittle in no time. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's what gardeners can do to protect hydrangeas from the heat.
• (2021) El Escarabajo Japones en Oregon l escarabajo japonés es originario de Japón, donde es considerado una plaga de poca importancia. Los JP adultos son generalistas lo que significa que pueden alimentarse de más de 300 especies de plantas, incluyendo cultivos de campo, frutales, vegetales y una amplia gama de plantas ornamentales incluyendo grases donde las larvas de JB se alimentan de raíces.
• (2021) Vegetable Degree-day Models: An Introduction for Farmers and Gardeners Degree-days measure the amount of heat accumulated over time. Researchers have used years of this data to develop models that help farmers and gardeners predict harvest dates and other important events in select crops and weeds. Learn how to use an online tool known as Croptime to put these models to work for you.
• (2020) Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.
• (2020) Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators The way we garden can help promote the health of bees and other insects. This guide offers detailed plant lists, garden designs and advice on creating pollinator habitat.
  
• (2019) Introduction to Olives in Oregon This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.
  
  Heather Stoven and Victoria Binning of the OSU Extension Small Farms Program will introduce olives as both an ornamental and production plant. Can you grow them in Oregon? What conditions do they prefer? They will discuss a little of the history of the trees in the world and in Oregon, growing conditions, and what research OSU Extension is currently conducting with olives.
  
• (2018) Is a strawberry tree a good choice?
• (2017) Japanese beetle: A pest to watch for in Oregon The Japanese beetle is an invasive pest that has established itself in parts of the US. In 2016, a breeding population was found in Oregon, which triggered an eradication effort and a call to report sightings.
• (2021) Japanese Beetles in Oregon Japanese beetle is a destructive insect moving its way west across the U.S. — including to sites in Oregon. Take part in early detection to prevent its spread. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese beetles at each cycle of life, and find out how to report a suspected sighting.
• (2022) Winter Vegetable Production on Small Farms and Gardens West of the Cascades The mild climate west of the Cascades allows farmers and gardeners to grow many winter-hardy crops in the field for winter and spring harvest. A wide range of alliums, leafy greens, brassicas and root crops do well. For gardeners, these winter vegetables provide fresh, nutritious, homegrown produce from November to April. For farmers, winter vegetable production can provide cash flow outside the normal summer cropping season, more consistent work for employees and year-round relationships with direct-market customers.
• (2014) Best Management Practices for Christmas Tree Export (Buenas Prácticas de Manejo para la Exportación de Árboles de Navidad) This full-color, bilingual (English and Spanish) field guide provides Christmas tree producers with information on identifying and managing pests of concern to export trading partners. It features best management practices to help minimize the presence of pests at harvest and describes how to identify these problems. It includes management calendars, pest quarantine information, legal considerations for exporting, and options for monitoring and trapping. This pocket-sized guide has dozens of photos and is printed on water-resistant paper, making it perfect for using in the field.
  Content is also available on a responsive, mobile-friendly, bilingual website, link below.
  This publication is printed to order and shipped directly from OSU Printing & Mailing Services. Please allow up to 10 business days for delivery.
• (2020) Managing Diseases and Insects in Home Orchards This pest management guide is for the home gardener. It recommends management practices for controlling diseases and insects in home orchards. It doesn't meet the exacting requirements of the commercial fruit grower.
• (2022) Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades Growing a garden in western Oregon is easier when you include native plants. That’s because native plants are adapted to our wet winters and dry summers. Native plants also provide benefits to native pollinators and other wildlife. Learn where to find native plants for your garden, how to care for them and which plants are best for pots and small gardens. This publication also includes an illustrated list of Pacific Northwest native plants that are easy to establish and grow.
• (2021) What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages Covers the many factors involved in making decisions related to the use of small-farm property. Discusses the small farm as a hobby, an agricultural tax deferral, and a family income. Explains how to match crop choices to the farm's physical resources, such as soil type, irrigation potential, and climate, and how to choose a production technique, select traditional or specialty crops, and market crops. Emphasizes the importance of considering the family's financial resources, credit options, strengths, and goals. Includes lists of additional resources.
  
  Growing Farms Online Course: Learn how to start a successful sustainable small farm.
  Developed by OSU Small Farms Program faculty and other farm management experts, you will learn the essentials of designing and growing your own thriving farm business. And the entire program is available online, so you can complete it on your time, around your schedule. Turn your dream of owning and operating a small farm or ranch into a successful reality with this popular program!
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