In streamside or riparian areas, choosing the right plants and where to plant them depends on location in relation to the streambed. There are three zones that dictate the kinds of plants that can be grown.
Explore the greens for your garden with the list of recommended trees and shrubs. Organized by factors such as drought tolerance, size, shade tolerance, flood tolerance, and aesthetic features like showy flowers or fall colors, this collection caters to various preferences.
Alfalfa leafcutting bees (Megachilie rotandata) don’t make the headlines like honey bees do, but they are pretty important to agricultural production. These bees pollinate alfalfa plants to make the seed that gets planted out ...
Information on the black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) - a fast growing, broad-leaf tree. It prefers moist but well drained soils, and typically found along streams and on floodplains. This makes it well suited for shade and bank stabilization.
A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.