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.

Promoting natives in the garden

By Linda K. Hardison — Posted August 1, 2015

The Oregon Flora Project educates growers and gardeners alike through books, interactive workshops and its website

Soilborne diseases of nursery crops

By Jerry Weiland — Posted July 1, 2015

USDA-ARS and OSU team up to tackle this pernicious problem

Saving a rare Oregon native

By Tabitha Pearson — Posted June 1, 2015

Finding the best way to propagate Astragalus peckii
(aka Peck’s milkvetch) is necessary for the plant’s survival

Passing the intelligence test

By Robin Rosetta — Posted May 1, 2015

Research shows intelligent spray systems deliver healthy plants with fewer pesticides.

Food safety in the greenhouse

By Sanja Ilic — Posted April 1, 2015

Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act will impact fresh produce-growing greenhouse operations in a variety of ways.

Beneficials beyond the greenhouse

By Chal Landgren — Posted March 2, 2015

Scientists track the use of predatory insects for aphid control in
Christmas tree farms.

The greening of turfgrass

By Alec Kowalewski — Posted February 1, 2015

OSU’s Turf Program looks for ways to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of turfgrass management.

Keeping it in the family

By Sherri Noxel — Posted January 2, 2015

The Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University has developed guidelines for succession planning. They are based, in part, on extensive surveys of successful multi-generational family businesses.