Tag: PNW hot weather gardening
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Be Wildfire Wise
Planting to Prevent Property Damage By Anne Gehrig, OSU Hood River County Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener Volunteer Fire season has started early this year. As I write this, fire-fighting helicopters and planes drone overhead, fighting the Rowena Crest fire. This human-caused wildfire has claimed over 49 homes and threatened hundreds more, reminding me of…
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Irrigation
Irrigation… it all starts with your water source By Margo Dameier, OSU Hood River County Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteer “Irrigation is the lifeblood that nourishes the growth of our fields and the prosperity of our communities.” -Unknown When I saw this quote it immediately caught my attention and made me think deeper about…
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Cool Tips for Hot Weather Gardening
Anne Gehrig OSU Hood River County Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener Volunteer Here in the PNW we live in a paradise of hydrologic abundance. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and snowy peaks, it’s easy to take water for granted. When the rainy days of “Junuary” finally give way to July, we turn on the tap…