Plants

Are you thinking about using manure to fertilize your farm but want more information? Properly managed manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil quality, and protect water quality. ...

As homeowners continue to build in the wild and urban interface, they must take special precautions to protect their homes. One way to do this is to create a defensible space around the home, and o ...

Alfalfa is the world’s most important forage crop, and the western US is its most important production area. Feral alfalfa is common and can potentially lower the genetic purity of alfalfa seed and cu ...

Under drought conditions, vineyards are impacted by a variety of environmental factors that growers may or may not be able to control. This publication discusses the many water-related factors that af ...

Sediments are one of the main nonpoint sources of pollution for lakes, rivers, and streams in the Inland Northwest. This 8-page publication (including cover) shares strategies for protecting waters ...

Lavender is becoming a popular crop, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with its many uses ranging from fresh and dried floral arrangements to crafts and aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a staple of the cosmetics and industrial fragrance industries. This publication identifies lavender varieties; discusses factors in growing lavender; describes harvest, processing, and oil distillation methods; and examines marketing strategies for the small-farm lavender grower.

A guide for the prospective and novice Christmas tree grower. Explains how to evaluate risk and the potential for return. Discusses the tree growing cycle, tasks and time requirements, pertinent la ...

Eggplant is a warm-season crop and requires a longer growing season. It’s not difficult to grow eggplant in Washington gardens, but gardeners need to know the basics of this warm-weather plant for a s ...

Good sources of Vitamin C, kiwifruit grow on vines, and will survive in the Northwest. Authors provide an evaluation of kiwi species they have tested. Site selection, vineyard planting and establishme ...