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In a bit of a pickle over salt and sugar?If you're looking to reduce sodium or sugar, you don't necessarily have to give...
09/04/2026

In a bit of a pickle over salt and sugar?

If you're looking to reduce sodium or sugar, you don't necessarily have to give up homemade pickles. The trick is knowing which ingredients can safely be adjusted. Salt is essential when making fermented pickles, but it can be reduced in certain quick pickle recipes. There are also research-based recipes for low- and no-sugar pickles.

This guide explains the difference and includes tested recipes for everything from sliced dill pickles to pickled beets and even cantaloupe pickles.

Because when it comes to safe home pickling, knowing your brine is kind of a big dill.

Check it out, https://beav.es/NTU.

Don't leave your garden soil bare this winter.Cover crops do more than protect the ground between growing seasons. They ...
09/04/2026

Don't leave your garden soil bare this winter.

Cover crops do more than protect the ground between growing seasons. They improve soil health, reduce erosion, suppress weeds and provide food for pollinators when other flowers are scarce.

Oregon State University Extension Service shares how cover crops can benefit your garden and which varieties are best suited for Oregon.

Read more, https://beav.es/YgW.

Back to school just got a little wilder. What do you get when you mix sharks, bats, salamanders, puzzles, games and a li...
09/03/2026

Back to school just got a little wilder.

What do you get when you mix sharks, bats, salamanders, puzzles, games and a little curiosity?

A whole lot of learning.

Explore free Incredible Creatures activities that get kids solving, matching, moving, discussing and discovering Oregon wildlife.

From crosswords and creature matching to shark anatomy and a game that explores how bats use sound to “see,” there’s more than one way to learn this school year.

The activity collection is recommended for ages 10+.

Explore the activities, https://beav.es/xjn.

Learn how to save and store seeds from your vegetable garden and landscape at a free class presented by the Central Oreg...
09/01/2026

Learn how to save and store seeds from your vegetable garden and landscape at a free class presented by the Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners.

Experienced Master Gardeners will share practical techniques for successfully collecting and storing seeds for future growing seasons.

When: Sunday, Sept. 13
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Little Deschutes Grange Hall
51512 Morson St., La Pine, OR 97739

Learn more, https://beav.es/YYp.

Think spring vegetables start in spring? Think again.Many of Oregon's favorite cool-season crops — including spinach, ka...
08/30/2026

Think spring vegetables start in spring? Think again.

Many of Oregon's favorite cool-season crops — including spinach, kale, carrots, garlic and onions — should be planted in late summer or fall for an earlier, more productive spring harvest.

Oregon State University Extension Service explains which vegetables to plant now and how to help them thrive through the winter.

Read more, https://beav.es/YfR.

A summer of learning, contributing and making a difference across Oregon.Our 2026 OSU Extension interns spent the summer...
08/27/2026

A summer of learning, contributing and making a difference across Oregon.
Our 2026 OSU Extension interns spent the summer gaining hands-on experience, working alongside Extension professionals and supporting programs in communities across the state. Along the way, they brought fresh ideas, built new skills and made valuable contributions to our work.

We’re excited to celebrate this talented group and all they’ve accomplished this summer.

Meet our interns, explore their experiences and connect with them on LinkedIn.

Check out the OSU Extension Interns page, beav.es/YxR.

Your tomatoes are ripening at different times. Can you freeze them now and use them for home-canned salsa later?Freezing...
08/27/2026

Your tomatoes are ripening at different times. Can you freeze them now and use them for home-canned salsa later?

Freezing them for later might seem like the perfect solution, but thawed tomatoes lose moisture and can result in lower-quality home-canned salsa.

Instead, consider making a half or quarter batch with fresh tomatoes and processing it in a smaller stock pot that is deep enough to safely cover the jars with 1 to 2 inches of water.

Another option? Make your salsa and freeze it for later instead of canning it.

Get the full answer from Ask Extension, https://beav.es/Yx6.

How well do you know Oregon’s incredible creatures?At Gold Beach Rotary’s Party in the Park, kids and families put their...
08/26/2026

How well do you know Oregon’s incredible creatures?

At Gold Beach Rotary’s Party in the Park, kids and families put their wildlife knowledge to the test with an OSU Extension animal trivia game featuring 15 of Oregon’s Incredible Creatures.

The event welcomed a record-breaking 240 children, the largest turnout in its 20-year history, with young explorers using clues to identify animals found across Oregon.

Now you can keep exploring at home. Our Incredible Creatures website features more than 40 species and a new interactive map to help you discover the wildlife that calls Oregon home.

Explore the Incredible Creatures of Oregon, https://beav.es/xjn.

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Gardening is giving Oregon youths a place to learn, experiment and belong.Through 4-H Junior Master Gardener programs in...
08/24/2026

Gardening is giving Oregon youths a place to learn, experiment and belong.
Through 4-H Junior Master Gardener programs in Douglas and Marion counties, youths are getting hands-on experience with plants, science and nutrition. From tending a community garden to growing plants in classrooms, they’re building practical skills, confidence and curiosity along the way.

Read more, https://beav.es/YN5.

A well-designed garden should welcome everyone.Whether you're gardening from a wheelchair, dealing with limited mobility...
08/20/2026

A well-designed garden should welcome everyone.

Whether you're gardening from a wheelchair, dealing with limited mobility or simply looking for ways to make gardening easier as you age, thoughtful design can make outdoor spaces more comfortable, accessible and enjoyable.

Oregon State University Extension Service shares practical ideas for creating gardens that work for people of all ages and abilities.

Read more, https://beav.es/Ypf.

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