Grassland Oregon
Salem, OR:
The Nuts and Bolts of Frost Seeding
It's time to think about frost seeding your pastures and alfalfa stands. Frost seeding clover is an excellent way to improve forage quality and yield.
Why Non-GMO and Organic Nuts Matter
If you're concerned about choosing non-GMO foods Maisie Jane’s almonds are grown without the use of genetic engineering or genetic manipulation.
Why Lettuce Bolts, and What You Can Do About It
When a plant bolts, it forms flowers and then seeds, and while this is happening, the leaves turn bitter. Lettuce is not the only plant to bolt, but it's the plant that has been most studied. Learn what causes bolting and bitterness, and what you can do to delay the process.
What Seeds Might Our Ancestors Have Planted?
It’s Fall – Time to Garden – What Seeds Might Our Ancestors Have Planted? Cooler air and a crispness to the air tell me that we are in f...
Six Things Farmers Should Know About Seed Treatments
Many farmers may be questioning whether their soybeans need a fungicide seed treatment this planting season. But that depends on many factors – from weather and planting date to drainage and seed costs. And if conditions or field history do not dicta...
What to do when your garden vegetables start sprouting flowers
Bolting is an inevitable part of the plants' reproductive cycle but it often signals the end of harvesting for food.
Buzzword Breakdown: Sprouted. What does sprouted mean?
We’re sure you’ve probably laid eyes on this buzzword a few times before. Most health food stores are well-stocked with sprouted bread, sprouted flour, sprouted nuts. But what does that really mean?? Long story short, sprouted foods are exactly what their moniker implies: whole grains, nuts, beans or seeds that …
Sustaining The Honeybee And Plants You Can Grow To Attract Pollinators
Most crops grown for their fruits, nuts, seeds and fiber require pollination by insects, such as bees and butterflies. These pollinators are responsible
Did the Seeds of Life Come from Space?
Meteorites might have delivered some of the basic building blocks, but there are still some missing pieces to the puzzle
Seed Life Chart: Are Your Seeds Still Good?
Don't throw old seeds out just yet! Depending on the type of seed and its quality, you may be able to store them and use them next year or a few years after.
More Emphasis Needed on Seed Quality When it Comes to Treating Seed
To me, seed safety is an evaluation of the potential impact of a seed treatment on the physiological quality of... Read More
Start Seeds the Easy Way—Outside
Find out what to get in the ground now for optimal success
Seed Stratification Tips and Techniques
It's not always so simple as just sticking seeds in the ground. Seed stratification techniques mimic winter conditions and prep seeds prior to planting.
When to Plant Grass Seed
Q: "What's the best time of year to plant grass seed?"
Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?
There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,
Why It Works: GM Seeds
We can do more with less. GM seeds help farmers face everyday challenges while also conserving natural resources. Learn more.
Seed-Starting FAQs, How to Start Seeds
Expert advice and answers to frequently asked questions about starting plants from seed.
What should you seed outside?
Alyssa has a few seeds that can be planted in the garden as soon as the ground thaws, so it's a good idea to start planning the varieties you want to try thi...
Why Do Farmers Use Seed Treatments?
What are seed treatments and why do farmers use them? What are the alternatives? Hear right from farmers, agronomists & an entomologist in this article.
Learn How to Start Seeds with a Lemon Rind
A fun seed-starting project using a hollowed out lemon rind
