Extension Service Site Publications

• (2023) EEAC Keynote: Gentle Pressure Relentlessly Applied for Diversity in Oregon's Master Gardener Program Dr. Gail Langellotto shares her journey from entomologist to Extension Master Gardener Program coordinator in Oregon, discussing her commitment to making the program accessible to all gardeners through focusing on meaningful actions that create positive change. She explains how she identified and addressed systemic barriers to participation and access, and the importance of gentle pressure relentlessly applied for culture change.
• (2022) Emerald Ash Borer - A New Invasive Pest A 10-Minute University guest presentation by Dr. Gail Langellotto, Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University about Emerald Ash Borer.
• (2022) Su Propio Cultivo ¡Growing Your Own ya está disponible como publicación bilingüe en español e inglés! Proporciona consejos básicos sobre una amplia gama de temas relacionados con la jardinería vegetal, incluyendo compostaje, jardines de contenedores, jardines de otoño/ invierno, fertilización, plagas de insectos, enfermedades de las plantas, directrices de plantación, camas elevadas, selección de sitios, babosas, mejora del suelo, labranza, cultivos de temporada cálida, riego y malezas. Incluye consejos regionales para varias partes de Oregon.
  Si compra esta publicación en el Catálogo de OSU, recibirá un folleto en blanco y negro de 48 páginas con 24 páginas en inglés y 24 páginas en español por correo. Si presiona 'verlo ahora' verá una versión web de la publicación en el idioma que ha seleccionado (ya sea inglés o español) con la opción de descargar e imprimir un PDF gratuito de 24 páginas de la versión web. También puede consultar con su oficina de Extensión local para ver si tienen copias disponibles. ¡Ordene su copia hoy!
• (2022) Native Plant Picks for Bees Pollinator gardeners grow more than flowers. Increasing numbers of gardeners are supporting struggling insect populations by growing plants attractive to bees. One of the best ways to attract bees native to your region is to select native plants. Here are 10 native plant species that can help attract a diverse and abundant community of bees to your garden.
• (2022) Seed to Supper Seed to Supper is a beginning garden course focused on reducing food insecurity in Oregon. Learn more about the program, and how to become an official Seed to Supper provider.
• (2021) How to help bees survive a heat wave Extreme summer heat can pose a danger to bees. Although bees have ways to keep cool, many gardeners put out shallow trays of water and pebbles to help them. Does that help? Here's what the science says.
• (2021) El Escarabajo Japones en Oregon l escarabajo japonés es originario de Japón, donde es considerado una plaga de poca importancia. Los JP adultos son generalistas lo que significa que pueden alimentarse de más de 300 especies de plantas, incluyendo cultivos de campo, frutales, vegetales y una amplia gama de plantas ornamentales incluyendo grases donde las larvas de JB se alimentan de raíces.
• (2021) Stopping the spread of jumping worms calls for vigilance The jumping worm, an invasive species new to Oregon, harms the soil by reducing it to granules, making it more porous and less able to retain water. Here's how to identify jumping worms and help stop their spread.
• (2021) Should I wait to clean up the garden in order to help conserve insects? Addressing a current popular meme in social media encouraging waiting to clean up your garden until temperatures reach 50º F or higher, in order to help conserve insects. We address the claim that if you clean your garden too early you harm beneficial pollinators. Verdict? Mixed. It's not that simple, and there's a better solution.
• (2022) Northern Giant Hornet: A Potential Threat to Honeybee Colonies in Oregon The northern giant hornet was detected in British Columbia and Washington in 2019. This publication outlines the identification, life cycle, and predatory habits of the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) for beekeepers. It also provides recommendations for reporting a suspected sighting in the Pacific Northwest.
• (2020) Updates from the OSU Garden Ecology Lab (2020 edition!) In this webinar you will be updated on the very latest research coming out of the OSU Garden Ecology Lab.
• (2020) Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators The way we garden can help promote the health of bees and other insects. This guide offers detailed plant lists, garden designs and advice on creating pollinator habitat.
  
• (2019) Citizen Science (In the Garden!) This resource is for any gardener who is interested in learning more about science or possibly taking part in a citizen science project.
• (2019) Pollinators Presentation The Importance of Gardens to Pollinators, Get to Know Your Pollinators, Plants for Pollinators Pesticides and Pollinators
• (2019) Honey Bees & Pollinator Health A list of resources about honey bees, beekeeping, and pollinator health.
• (2018) Bees in the Garden: Update from the OSU Garden Ecology Lab This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.
• (2021) Japanese Beetles in Oregon Japanese beetle is a destructive insect moving its way west across the U.S. — including to sites in Oregon. Take part in early detection to prevent its spread. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese beetles at each cycle of life, and find out how to report a suspected sighting.
• (2015) Ecological Design of Urban Landscapes: Economic, Social and Ecological Benefits An ecological approach to landscape design incorporates natural systems as an integral part of urban landscapes. It differs from conventional landscaping in that buildings, hardscape, and landscape are planned as a unified whole, utilizing native plants and green infrastructure to provide ecological, economic, and social benefits. This publication explores innovative ways of looking at landscape design, and bringing ecology and design together to form a sustainable urban landscape.
• (2011) An Educator's Guide to Vegetable Gardening This publication is a primer on vegetable gardening written specifically for educators, including those who use gardens as part of a nutrition education curriculum. It outlines a full-circle approach to educational gardening, provides a basic introduction to growing produce in an outdoor garden, and includes information on recommended plants and a garden calendar.
  This publication is printed to order and shipped directly from OSU Printing & Mailing Services. Please allow up to 10 business days for delivery.
• (2022) Growing Your Own About this publication
  Growing Your Own is now available as a bilingual publication in Spanish and English!  Growing Your Own is now available as a bilingual publication in Spanish and English! It provides basic advice on a wide range of topics related to vegetable gardening, including composting, container gardens, fall/winter gardens, fertilizing, insect pests, plant diseases, planting guidelines, raised beds, site selection, slugs, soil improvement, tilling, warm-season crops, watering, and weeds. It Includes regional tips for various parts of Oregon.
  If you purchase this publication from the OSU Catalog, you will receive a black and white 48-page booklet with 24 pages in English and 24 pages in Spanish in the mail. If you press ‘view it now’ you will see a web version of the publication in the language you’ve selected (either English or Spanish) with the option to download and print a free 24-page PDF of the web version. You can also check with your local extension office to see if they have copies available.
  
  Spanish version of Growing Your Own
  
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• (2014) An Introduction to Being a Master Gardener Volunteer This guide outlines the training and volunteer responsibilities of people who go through the Master Gardener program with OSU Extension. It explores the history of the program and details how volunteers can use their training to help the general public.