Five steps for saving tuberous begonias as frost approaches
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: The tubers can be saved and planted again the next spring for another year of showy color. CORVALLIS, Ore. – In spring garden centers stock a tempting variety of brightly...
View ArticleGo underground with bulbs for colorful spring bloom
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: When purchasing bulbs, choose large ones. The bigger the bulb, the bigger the bloom. CORVALLIS, Ore. – When it comes to plants, bulbs are about as easy as it gets and now’s...
View ArticleThe debate over native plants and their cultivars gathers steam
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: Research about native plans and their cultivars that has been done – primarily on the East Coast – hasn’t been conclusive. CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research to prove or debunk...
View ArticleColorful indoor plants make delightful gifts for the holidays
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: The choices go beyond traditional poinsettias and amaryllis. Colorful African violets, gloxinia, cyclamen, orchids, ornamental peppers and Christmas cactus are blooming and...
View ArticleOSU Extension statewide seed giveaway returns for fifth year
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: Individuals and households, schools and groups can sign up to receive an individual/household seed kit, group kit or seed-starting teacher classroom kit through the mail....
View ArticleGet a leg up on fruit tree problems with dormant oils
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: Applying dormant sprays – Superior oil, copper and sulfur – helps control nasty pests and diseases like codling moths and apple scab. CORVALLIS, Ore. – Just when you’re ready...
View ArticlePrune blueberries yearly for more fruit
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: Annual, moderate pruning of blueberry bushes results in bushes with the fewest canes, but with the greatest yields and largest berries. CORVALLIS, Ore. – Moderate pruning of...
View ArticleFree Level Up series offered by OSU Extension Master Gardeners focuses on...
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: The series includes nine closed-captioned webinars will be broadcast at noon via Zoom and streamed via the Master Gardener Facebook page on the second Tuesday of the month...
View ArticleWatch chickens hatch on OSU Extension’s popular livestream
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: The livestream started today and will document the chicks as they hatch. The cameras will remain on until March 21. The expected hatch date is March 18. CORVALLIS, Ore. –...
View ArticleNew OSU study values annual economic impact of Willamette Valley agritourism...
Custom Thumbnail: Teaser: Agritourism can take the form of farm-direct sales, education, entertainment, outdoor recreation and hospitality. CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new, first-of-its-kind economic analysis...
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