When growing produce there are really two types of water, preharvest and harvest/post-harvest. For any applications during and after harvest, the water must be potable. In other words, you should be able to drink it! Before harvest however, there's a little wiggle room. Listen in to learn more! And please fill out our survey @https://bit.ly/ExtensionCalllingEvaluation

Grafting trees is common practice, but tomatoes!? Tune in to learn the why and how to take your favorite tomatoes and graft them to different root stocks!

Carrots are a tasty and healthy snack. With light fluffy soil and even moisture you'll be three quarters of the way to a quality crop. Tune in for the other quarter and grow your own snacks this year!

The ticks we have to day are not the same ticks we had 20 years ago. With the changes in our weather patterns come new varieties and they're packing a greater disease load. Special guest Tim McDermott from OSU Extension gives us a review of what has changed and what you can do to protect yourself, your children, and your animals. 

Food safety is a luxury we take for granted, until something happens. Our food system is incredibly safe. But, everyone has a role to play to keep it that way: growers, packers, processors, transporters, marketers, and consumers. Simple steps like washing your hands before handling fresh produce can mean the difference between a lovely dinner and a miserable stay in a hospital. Join us to learn more. 

Don't find out ten or twenty years from now the tree you lovingly planted had a poor root system. Learn what to look for when buying a tree.  Also, how to avoid transplant shock and improve a tree's success. 

Ever wonder how plants know when to sprout and insects know to hatch? Ever wish you knew how to predict when you should apply preventative chemicals to your lawns or trees? Growing Degree Days are the answer! 

Two timely topics today. First we talk about fire season and how to safely burn brush piles. Then, we move on to propagating plants using cuttings. We focus on elderberries, but the method applies to most woody species. 

After any emergency it's important to look back and ask, "what could I have done better?" But, even more important, you should make plans on what to do if an emergency occurs. Today we discuss some tips for emergency planning and what you should and shouldn't be worried about post derailment.

We all react to significant changes in our lives, trees are no different. Whether building on a wooded lot, repairing a driveway, or planting a new family treasure, the first step to a healthy tree is making sure the roots have sufficient oxygen.