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We are sure missing our Master Gardeners here in Columbia County! Our statewide program coordinator, Gail Langellotto, says it best when she describes the incredible work that our “Master Gardener volunteers do across the state of Oregon: 52.5 tons of … Continue reading →

Do you find yourself observing the signs that Spring is here… maybe even more than ever before? Are you noticing trees blooming and shrubs leafing out in your yard, or maybe taking walks in your neighborhood and seeing daily changes … Continue reading →

Rhubarb! An easy care, early spring, perennial vegetable must-have! Read all about how to grow this healthy plant (and some recipe ideas, too!) HERE.

From the Oregonian, April 9th, 2020: “Long before there were stay-at-home orders and stress about food shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ian Wilson was helping city dwellers turn unused patches of their yard into fertile plots to grow their … Continue reading →

“One silver lining of the coronavirus lockdown is that it comes at the start of the growing season. Between now and the fall, folks have the chance to coax food from the soil while also feeding the soul. This year, … Continue reading →

Read the complete article in the Capital Press online HERE. “Across the U.S., gardening is booming as people anxious about food shortages are eager to grow their own vegetables during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Cooperative Gardens Commission, people … Continue reading →

In the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Kym Pokorny writes a gardening column and this one is especially relevant right now. Kym is a public service communications specialist with the OSU Extension Service. “Gardening grants us solace — research bears that out. Digging in … Continue reading →

Webinar presented by Dr. Rory McDonnell, Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University. Recording from 1/30/2018. Watch this fun, engaging presentation for 1 hour of continuing education credit! Participants will learn the basics of identification of slug and … Continue reading →

Guest Speaker: Glen Andresen presents his talk, “How I grow 40 fruit trees, raspberries, marionberries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes & currants on my 60-by-100 foot city lot!” Join us for this presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension Service in Columbia … Continue reading →