Extension Service Site Publications

• (2025) Gallery of insect predators Beneficial insect predators prey on many common garden pests. Learn to recognize these "good bugs" in their various life stages. Protecting them can help control pest populations in your garden.
• (2019) How drought stress affects landscape trees Drought creates stress on trees that isn't always obvious until it's too late. It's often difficult to connect the dots between a lack of water and a problem. Here's a look at how drought stress affects trees.
• (2019) Don't trust online tips for repurposing kitchen scraps When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.
• (2023) Getting the most from your backyard bean crop Beans of all kinds are a good crop for beginning gardeners because they're easy to grow. Still, some knowledge about how beans grow best will increase the chances for a bountiful harvest.
• (2022) Day-neutral Strawberry Production in Central Oregon Learn how to grow strawberries commercially in Central Oregon. The high desert region of Central Oregon can be a particularly challenging place to grow strawberries and other horticultural crops. Despite the challenges, strong demand for locally grown crops prompted some Central Oregon growers to explore using adapted cultivars and season-extension approaches to make strawberries a viable crop.
• (2022) Pruning with the pros This video series covers a variety of pruning challenges associated with older trees and mature landscapes. Pruning of mature trees that have not seen ideal care in the past can present unique challenges. In these clips, tree care pros with decades of experience will guide the viewer through the decision-making process—and solutions—to pruning larger, established trees.
• (2021) Spider mite on eggplant
• (2021) How to recognize and manage spider mites in the home garden Spider mites are microscopic pests that thrive in hot, dry weather and cause damage to a variety of plants. Learn the signs of spider mite infestation, how to eradicate them and how to keep them from coming back.
• (2021) Heat wave in the garden: How to identify and prevent heat stress in plants When a heatwave hits, plants may show the impact. Learn the signs of heat stress in plants and how to help them weather a heatwave with best practices for watering, mulching, shading, providing humidity and weeding.
• (2021) Growing Raspberries in Your Home Garden Learn to grow tart, delicious raspberries in your own garden. Choose which type of raspberry to grow, and learn how to plant, prune, fertilize and water your berry patch to keep it healthy and productive.
• (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.
  
• (2018) Oregon Forest Pest Detector Pest Watch Bronze Birch Borer (BBB) | Monitoreo y Detección de Plagas Forestales en Oregon Barrenador del Abedul Bronce (BBB) This is a bilingual publication (English and Spanish) for landscape workers and the public to help them protect Oregon birch trees from this damaging pest. Includes insect identification, host plants, signs and symptoms, and what to do if you suspect BBB.
  Esta es una publicación bilingüe (inglés y español) para los trabajadores de jardinería y la pública, para ayudarles a proteger los abedules de Oregon. Incluye identificación del insecto, hospederos, signos y síntomas, y qué debe hacer si sospecha BBB.
• (2023) Homeowner Guide to Managing Bronze Birch Borer: An Insect Killing Birches in the PNW Learn about the life stages of the bronze birch borer and the damage it causes. Homeowners will learn to assess the damage, treat trees and prevent infestation.
• (2025) Encouraging beneficial insects in the garden Beneficial insects prey on garden pests, pollinate plants and provide a range of benefits to the gardener. Learn how to create a garden space that provides food, habitat and diverse plants that support beneficial insects.
• (2020) Growing strawberries in your home garden Here's how to plant strawberries, fertilize them and solve the common problems that plague many gardeners. Learn which type bears fruit when.
• (2020) Growing blackberries in your home garden Home gardeners can enjoy a choice of blackberry varieties with fruit far superior to that of wild blackberries. What’s more, home gardeners can pick fruit from early summer all the way to the first frost. Learn how to plant, prune and pick the best blackberries while avoiding many common problems.
• (2025) Growing blueberries in your home garden Learn to grow your own sweet, juicy blueberries in your Oregon garden! Find out which types of blueberries grow best where you live, and which part of your yard is best suited for planting.