Growing Knowledge archive

Note: This article is part of the Growing Knowledge series in Digger magazine. This series is provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture and in partnership with the Oregon Association of Nurseries.

The sudden oak death epidemic in Oregon

By Sarah Navarro — Posted September 13, 2017

Oregon nurseries are increasingly threatened by the repeated expansion of the sudden oak death (SOD) epidemic in Curry County. Although this epidemic is geographically far away from the main nursery production areas, the continued expansion of the SOD quarantine area and the newly discovered introduced EU1 clone are distinct threats to the nursery industry. What […]

Got slime?

By Robin Rosetta — Posted August 1, 2017

Identifying and managing slugs and snails is critical in
Pacific Northwest gardens and nurseries.

Minimizing herbicide drift

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted July 3, 2017

OSU researchers discuss the factors affecting the unintended movement of potentially damaging chemicals.

A focus on function

By Ryan Contreras — Posted June 2, 2017

The Ornamental Plant Breeding Program develops new plants with an eye on how they function in modern, low-input landscapes.

Handier handbooks

By Jay Pscheidt — Posted May 1, 2017

Updated pest management handbooks are now
mobile-friendly and searchable online.

Slow sand filters

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 3, 2017

This traditional method of water purification was tested for its effectiveness at removing two common greenhouse pathogens, Phytophthora and Fusarium.

Evaluating manzanita

By Neil Bell — Posted March 1, 2017

Ongoing study shows this western native shrub to be drought tolerant, great for pollinators, and overall well suited for Northwest landscapes.

Working smarter, not harder

By Luisa Santamaria — Posted February 1, 2017

OSU Extension Service offers programs designed to increase knowledge among nursery workers, thereby increasing their productivity.

Flora-friendly gardening

By Linda K. Hardison — Posted January 4, 2017

The Oregon Flora Project helps horticulturalists identify, locate and grow native plants.

Helping horticulture find its niche

By Gail Langellotto — Posted December 1, 2016

The goal of NICH (National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture) is to get 90 percent of U.S. households gardening by 2025.