MEDFORD, Ore. – Your summer squash is probably about done for the season, possibly like your desire to continue to eat it. You’ve probably had your fill of fresh squash, or maybe you’ve seen some at the market that you’re not quite sure how to prepare. With patty-pan squash, you can dehydrate, grill, or fill … Continue reading »
Scott’s Garden: Pulling vs Cutting
MEDFORD, Ore. – If your zucchini, beans, or other plants are done producing for the summer, you’ll probably want to get them out of the garden. Pulling seasonal plants out of the ground might seem like an easy way to clean up your garden for fall, but it’s not the best option. The OSU Master … Continue reading »
Scott’s Garden: Shrubs
MEDFORD, Ore. — As we head into fall, there are still some plants you can grow in your garden that will benefit your cooking. Scott Lewis is out in the garden to tell us more about how to correctly plant woody shrubs, like rosemary and oregano.
Scott’s Garden: Stevia
MEDFORD, Ore. — Stevia is a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. It can be fairly expensive to buy, but Scott takes a look at how easy it is to grow in our area. While stevia is a plant that’s easy to grow, it requires some processing to use in place of sugar. OSU … Continue reading »
Scott’s Garden: Deadheading
While flowers are beautiful to look at, they serve a very practical purpose. Plants produce flowers in order to make seeds for reproduction. Here’s a look at how removing those old blossoms can benefit your garden. The OSU Master Gardeners show us how to prolong flowering during the summer.
Scott’s Garden: Salsa
The growing season is coming to a close and now people are looking for ways to preserve this years crop. Scott Lewis and OSU Master Gardeners demonstrate how to make sure you safely store items like homemade salsa.
Scott’s Garden: Intensive Planting
MEDFORD, Ore. — A type of gardening, called “intensive planting”, requires healthy soil with good quality compost. If you plant vegetables closer together, you actually get more production from a small space and the result will be an abundance of vegetables for preservation. OSU Master Gardeners Hotlines Jackson County: 541-776-7371 Josephine County: 541-476-6613 Klamath County: … Continue reading »
Scott Returns To Square Foot Gardening
Square-foot gardening is a way of organizing your plants for maximum capacity. Now that we’re into the thick of the growing season, Scott checks back in with the master gardeners to see how it’s working out. OSU Master Gardeners Hotlines Jackson County: 541-776-7371 Josephine County: 541-476-6613 Klamath County: 541-883-7131 Curry County: 541-247-6672
Scott’s Garden: Neon Pumpkins
You probably want your jack-o-lantern to be bright orange, but the OSU Master Gardeners want it to be “neon” – the variety, that is. Neon pumpkins have a short growing season and can be grown either in a garden or in containers. Halloween is just about 2 months away and many people will plan to … Continue reading »
Scott’s Garden: Flavored Vinegars
Flavored vinegars can add a gourmet twist to almost any recipe, but you don’t have to be a gourmet to make them. Herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables can all be used to add flavor to vinegar. OSU Master Gardener Ellen Scannell shows us how easy it is.
