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15/07/2025

The 30th annual High Desert Garden Tour is coming to Bend on Saturday, July 19. Explore six private gardens and discover how local gardeners thrive in Central Oregon’s tough growing conditions.

Tour hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, free for kids.

Learn more, https://beav.es/x4V.

14/07/2025

Concerned about your well water? Stop by the Waldport Farmers Market on July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free nitrate screening hosted by OSU Extension in Benton County.

Bring a half-cup of your well water in a clean container. The screening takes about 10 minutes and can help identify elevated nitrate levels, which may contribute to various health conditions.

This quick test is an easy way to stay informed about your water quality. Learn more, https://beav.es/x4j.

10/07/2025

With temperatures rising in Oregon, your plants are feeling the heat too.

Water deeply in the early morning so roots can absorb moisture before the heat of the day. Shade cloth from garden centers can keep plants up to 10 degrees cooler and protect them from sunburn. Hold off on fertilizing during extreme heat to prevent adding stress to your plants.

And don’t forget yourself. Drink plenty of water and avoid heavy outdoor work in the hottest part of the day.

Stay safe and cool out there. For more tips on protecting yourself and your plants during extreme heat, visit https://beav.es/xZs.

09/07/2025

This summer, OSU Extension is launching its first Youth Outdoor Career and Leadership Summit. Youth ages 14–18 from across the state are invited to spend four days on the OSU Corvallis campus, August 13 to 16, exploring careers, building leadership skills and connecting with mentors in fields like environment, forestry agriculture and recreation.

Registration is open through July 13. Cost is $150 and includes meals and lodging. Scholarships and transportation assistance are available.

Learn more and sign up, https://beav.es/xZW.

08/07/2025

Happy National Raspberry Day!

Thinking about adding raspberries to your garden? These delicious berries grow best in Oregon's well-drained soils with full sun and good air circulation. With a little care, they’ll reward you with sweet, juicy harvests year after year.

Learn how to plant, prune and care for your raspberries so they thrive.

Read more, https://beav.es/xk5.

07/07/2025

July is National Blueberry Month, and we’re berry excited to invite you to OSU’s Blueberry Field Day!

Join us in person on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora. Learn the latest on blueberry research, pest management and tips to keep your harvest sweet and strong. This free event is perfect for growers looking to stay sharp in the field.

See details and register, http://beav.es/NvM.

North Willamette Research and Extension Center

01/07/2025

Keep your garden thriving this July!

Wondering what to plant right now? Here are some great options to keep your garden productive.

Veggies to direct sow:
- Bush beans for late summer
- Beets, carrots and turnips for fall and winter
- Radishes for quick harvests
- Chard and kale for fall and winter
- Lettuce (heat-tolerant types like Summer Crisp or Romaine)
- Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for fall
- Spinach (late July planting for fall harvest)

Herbs to sow:
- Cilantro and dill (late July to avoid bolting)
- Parsley

30/06/2025

Invasive species can wreak havoc on our gardens and natural spaces, but early detection is key.

Join the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program on Tuesday, July 9, from 12 to 1 pm for Intruder Alert: Early Detection of Invasive Species. This free online webinar will teach you how to identify priority invasive plants and insects in Oregon and what to do if you find them.

Part of the Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up series, this session is open to all, and Master Gardeners can earn continuing education credit.

Learn more and register to attend, https://beav.es/NFK.

27/06/2025

Join the Farm to School Watch Party!

Tune in Monday, June 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for a special Farm to School TV feature on AM Northwest. This one-hour segment will share inspiring stories from Oregon’s Farm to School grantees, including farmers who grow the food, school nutrition teams who serve it and educators who teach about it.

You’ll also hear directly from students in pre-K through high school as they talk about what they’ve learned. From building confidence and contributing to their communities to doing better in school and exploring careers in agriculture.

Watch live on KATU Channel 2 or stream it at katu.com/watch.

Oregon State University
AM Northwest
KATU News
OSU (Oregon) Master Gardener Program

26/06/2025

National Pollinator Week may be over, but supporting our buzzy friends is a year-round effort.

Meet the squash bee, a native Oregon pollinator with a 10,000-year connection to squash cultivation. These early risers specialize in visiting squash, pumpkin and gourd flowers, playing a key role in our gardens and food supply.

Discover more about their unique habits and how you can help them thrive, https://beav.es/NCv.

23/06/2025

It's true, hydroponic gardening is a big water-saver. Learn the basics and pick the hydroponic system that would work best for your goals.

Explore the full Hydro Hints series, http://beav.es/hydro-hints.

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