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How to keep frustrating felines out of the garden

When you're fed up with cats in the garden, there are some measures you can take that will help keep them out.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 13, 2018 | News story

34 Dr. Gail Langellotto – What do Bees Need from Your Garden?

Dr. Gail Langellotto is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University, and coordinator of OSU Extension Master Gardener program. As the secretary of the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture, Gail works ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Jan 2018 | Podcast episode

8 tips to gear up the garden for cold weather

The freezes are coming so it's best to be prepared

Kym Pokorny | Dec 8, 2017 | News story

Can I leave my garden hoses outside this winter?

Q: If I unhook my garden hoses from the faucet, can I leave them outside? I always turn off the outside water for the winter. But will it damage a hose to leave it outside ?

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Reducing Lead Hazard in Gardens and Play Areas

This publication is designed to help homeowners evaluate and manage lead hazard in their landscape or garden. It explains how soils get contaminated with lead, how to test soil for lead contamination and how to reduce exposure to soil lead.

Linda Brewer, Dan M. Sullivan, Pukhraj Deol, Sam Angima | Oct 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Permaculture encourages efficiency, sustainability

Growing movement is an efficient garden system

Kym Pokorny | Mar 25, 2016 | News story

How to deter cats from my garden?

Q: My daughter's cat digs in my flower bed and leaves holes and scatters dirt everywhere, uproots bulbs, etc. What can I use that is a natural remedy, something safe for the environment.

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Soil Health podcast

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on to ensure you have healthy, productive soil. Topics include cover crops and role that bacteria, fungi, nematodes and worms play in the...

Brian Tuck, Garrett Duyck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2015 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Living on The Land: Soil Health Principles

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on to ensure you have healthy, productive soil. Topics include cover crops and role that bacteria, fungi, nematodes and ...

Brian Tuck, Garrett Duyck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Tree Fruits and Nuts in the Home Orchard

This publication will help you decide if a home orchard is right for you. It also gives guidelines for growers and describes how to plan your home orchard, planting and early care, care of bearing trees, and harvesting and storage.

Jeff L. Olsen | Feb 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)