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A step-by-step guide to saving seeds

Saving the seeds of fruits, vegetables and flowers is an excellent way to engage in the worldwide movement to preserve some of the older “heirloom” varieties of seed. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Maud Powell | Mar 2010 | Article

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

Northwest native plants for the sunny border

Recommendations for native plants in sunny areas.

Linda R. McMahan | Jan 2010 | Article

Streamside plan #3, Gradual Slope - Wet

A design for gardens near streamsides with gradually sloped banks and wet soils.

Carolyn M. Devine | Jan 2010 | Fact Sheet

Streamside plan #2, Average Slope - mixed wet/dry

A design for gardens near streamsides with average sloped banks and mixed wet and dry soils.

Carolyn M. Devine | Jan 2010 | Fact Sheet

Streamside plan #1, Steep Slope - dry streambank

A design for gardens near streamsides with steeper banks and dryer soils.

Carolyn M. Devine | Jan 2010 | Fact Sheet

Tree Protection on Construction and Development Sites

This publication is a guide for protecting, conserving, selecting, maintaining, removing, and replacing trees on development sites in the Pacific Northwest.

Dec 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

Propagating Plants from Seed

The enjoyment of growing plants can be enhanced by using successful methods. This booklet covers seed selection, starting plants indoors, planting seeds outdoors, and starting both herbaceous and woody plants. Numerous...

G.N.M. Kumar, Fenton E. Larsen, K.A. Shekel | Feb 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)