Harvesting Lemon Pippin apples in Eugene.
Gardening and Food Security
A guide to resources for gardening, urban agriculture, and issues of equitable food supply.
Gardening resources in Lane County
We live in gardening heaven, and have the local resources to prove it!
- Cascadia PermacultureOffers workshops and information on permaculture principles.
- City of Eugene Community GardensManages six community gardens in the city.
- Down to Earth Nursery - How to Grow GuidesRetail nursery provides excellent Grow Guides for planting, harvesting, and pest management.
- OSU Master Gardeners - Level Up seriesRecording of previous seminars and info about upcoming events for improving gardening skills.
- OSU Extension Services in Lane CountyProvides information and services to Lane County residents. Topics include seed saving, pests, and crop rotation. Manages the Master Gardener certification program.
- Willamette Valley Hardy Plant GroupEducates the community and shares love of gardening through lectures, plant sales, and other activities.
Online and Afar
- Integrated Pest ManagementEPA's site with resources about IPM. Mostly focused on large-scale agriculture but some info for smaller growers, too.
- Permaculture Research InstituteBasics of permaculture design.
- Oregon TilthLeader of organic certification with initiatives of education and advocacy to shape food systems that benefit people and the environment.
- Portland Nursery Companion Planting GuideExtensive information about best practices for integrated planting of food crops.