Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension. These tips are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office .

Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices .

Practice preventive pest management rather than reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting, and opt for the least toxic approach. Conserve biological control agents such as predators and the parasitoids that feed on insect pests.

Planning

Force spring bulbs for indoor blooms in December.

Maintenance and cleanup

Service lawn mower .

Check potatoes in storage and remove any going bad.

Place a portable cold frame over rows of winter vegetables.

Place mulch a

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