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8 tips to gear up garden for cold weather. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The International Space Station had a bright pop of orange, thanks to Astronaut commander Scott Kelly\u2019s green thumb.<\/strong> \u201cLast year, Kelly had to fight off mold that threatened to kill all the flowers in the space station\u2019s mini-greenhouse.\u201d Honey bees fill \u2018saddlebags\u2019 with pollen<\/strong>. Read how they keep them gripped tight. \u201cA Systematic Approach to Diagnosing Plant Damage\u201d<\/strong>. \u00a0While this was written almost 30 years ago, it is still used as the standard for diagnosing plant problems. Don\u2019t miss this webinar: 2018 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Misidentified Pests in the Landscape.<\/strong>\u00a0 Mark your calendars for March 2! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to store pesticides over winter. Watch as a man dismantles a giant wasps’ nest while they swarm around him!<\/strong>\u00a0 This yellow jacket nest was so large it had multiple queens.\u00a0 Scary!(Grace Lisa Scott, Inverse; via Business Insider) Caterpillar attacks allow aphids to sneak up on plants<\/strong>. \u00a0A new study indicates that plants prioritize the protection of flowers over leaves and that simultaneous attack by aphids, caterpillars and bacteria leaves plants vulnerable to aphids but more protected from caterpillars. Watch this informative video from OSU experts that demonstrates how to identify and eliminate moss from your lawn<\/strong>. It is a companion to OSU Extension publication EM 9175, \u201cManaging Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon\u201d.\u00a0 See next entry for link to pdf. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW PUBLICATION: \u201cManaging Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon\u201d. <\/p>\n Revered, then reviled: Tracking the rise and fall of ivy. Take a listen!<\/strong> A group of professional nature recordists from around the globe have collaborated to develop Nature Soundmap, an enjoyable and interactive way of exploring the natural sounds of our planet. Combining high-quality field recordings with the latest satellite imagery, the project brings together some of nature\u2019s most beautiful, interesting and inspiring. What\u2019s the largest terrestrial organism? <\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s not what you think! In the Pacific Northwest, many new potential threats to natural landscapes and forests have emerged.<\/strong> Read about recent detections, including new species of whiteflies, lace bugs, sawflies, beetles, and earthworms. Are Traders and Traffickers Winning the Orchid Battle? <\/strong>\u201cOrchids are wanted for everything from decoration to food and medicine, but illegal collectors could be wiping out species before we even know they exist.\u201d Poison ivy an unlikely hero in warding off exotic invaders? By Margaret Bayne, OSU Extension Staff-retired, OSU Master Gardener January 2018 8 tips to gear up garden for cold weather. (Kym Pokorny, OSU) http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ClGiax The International Space Station had a bright pop of orange, thanks to Astronaut commander Scott Kelly\u2019s green thumb. \u201cLast year, Kelly had to fight… Continue reading
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