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Fertilizing Farmland with Yard Trimmings from Landscape Maintenance

Yard trimmings are a beneficial soil amendment that supply plant nutrients and organic matter. They have been successfully used in the production of a variety of annual and perennial crops in Washington State. From deciding whether to use yard trimmings on your farm to learning how to calibrate applications, this publication takes you through the process of fertilizing your farmland with yard trimmings.

Dan M. Sullivan, Craig Crogger, Andy Bary | Jun 2016 | Online resource

Growing native plants in the Willamette Valley

Presentation on growing native plants at home in the Willamette Valley.

Linda R. McMahan | Oct 2011 | Online resource

Herbs and Spices

This page provides general information on the purposes and markets of herb uses both commercially or home grown.

Delbert Hemphill, N.S. (Bill) Mansour | Feb 2010 | Online resource

Native Plants for Streamside Gardens in Western Oregon

Western Oregon native plants to use in streamside gardens.

Jun 2009 | Online resource

Controlling Invasive Plants in Streamside Gardens

Slides from a presentation on methods of controlling invasive plants in streamside areas. ------ Use pesticides safely! -Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use. -Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have). -Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

Jun 2009 | Online resource

A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing Plant Damage

To determine what factors damaged a plant requires an inquisitive, investigative approach combined with careful observation and the ability to put all the pieces together to reconstruct the event(s) that produced the plant damage.

James L. Green, Joe Capizzi, Otis Maloy | Nov 1990 | Online resource