Extension Service Site Publications

• (2023) Gardens Are For Everyone Accessible gardens for home and community garden locations allow everyone to reap the benefits of gardening.
• (2022) Solve Pest Problems Learn research-based, safe, and effective tactics for common garden and property pests and weeds. We provide non-chemical methods alongside the most effective and least toxic chemical options available, to reduce risk to people and the environment. Solve Pest Problems is a partnership between OSU and Oregon stakeholders to provide a user-friendly online resource to help urban and rural property managers to solve pest problems.
  
• (2022) How do I get rid of ivy?
• (2022) Is "No Mow May" a good idea?
• (2022) How to grow and maintain a healthy lawn Maintaining a healthy lawn requires a little knowledge and a big commitment to regular maintenance. Learn what it takes, from seeding or sodding to fertilizing, watering, mowing and aerating.
• (2021) Flavorless saffron?
• (2021) How to Use Compost in Gardens and Landscapes Compost is a soil amendment consisting of partially broken-down organic material. Use compost to improve soil for vegetable gardens, landscape areas and lawns. Learn how to apply the correct amount of compost and how to avoid common compost mistakes.
• (2021) Herbicide-Contaminated Compost and Soil Mix: What You Should Know — and What You Can Do About It Compost and soil mix products sometimes contain herbicide residue. This residue can damage certain vegetable, fruit and flower crops. The residue likely comes from contaminated hay, grass clippings or manure. Watch for stunted growth and distorted, curled leaves. Here are the steps to follow if you applied purchased compost or planting mix and notice these symptoms.
• (2020) Solve Pest and Weed Problems: A New Resource for Master Gardeners and the Public This webinar is part of the 2020 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.
• (2011) An Educator's Guide to Vegetable Gardening This publication is a primer on vegetable gardening written specifically for educators, including those who use gardens as part of a nutrition education curriculum. It outlines a full-circle approach to educational gardening, provides a basic introduction to growing produce in an outdoor garden, and includes information on recommended plants and a garden calendar.
  This publication is printed to order and shipped directly from OSU Printing & Mailing Services. Please allow up to 10 business days for delivery.
• (2014) Watering tomato transplants?