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gardening tips
OSU EXTENSION SERVICE
From plant nutrients and
fertilizers to ventilation and
air filtration systems, Astoria
Indoor Hydro & Garden has
a huge and wide-ranging
selection of indoor
gardening supplies!
487 W Marine Dr
Astoria, OR 97103
astoriaindoor@gmail.com
503-468-0606
PLANNING
MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN UP
• Prepare and prime irrigation system for
summer.
• If needed, fertilize rhododendrons
and azaleas with acid-type fertilizer. If
established and healthy, their nutrient
needs should be minimal. Remove spent
blossoms.
• Use a soil thermometer to help you know
when to plant vegetables. Wait until the
soil is consistently above 70 degrees
Farenheit to plant tomatoes, squash,
melons, peppers and eggplant.
• Place pheromone traps in apple trees to
detect presence of codling moth. Plan a
control program
of sprays, baits,
or predators
when moths are
found.
• When selecting new roses, choose plants
labeled for resistance to diseases. Fertilize
roses and control rose diseases such as
mildew with a registered fungicide.
PLANTING/PROPAGATION
• Plant dahlias, gladioli, and tuberous
begonias in mid-May.
• Plant chrysanthemums for fall color.
• Plant these vegetables (dates vary locally;
check with local gardeners):
Oregon coast: Snap beans, broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, cantaloupes, pickling
cucumbers, dill, kale, parsnips, peppers,
pumpkins, summer and winter squash,
sweet corn, and tomatoes.
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Picked
Daily!
Lower elevations, eastern Oregon (dates
vary widely): Snap and lima beans, beets,
celery, sweet corn, slicing and pickling
cucumbers, dill, kale, kohlrabi, onions,
parsley, parsnips, peppers, white potatoes,
pumpkins, summer and winter squash, and
tomatoes.
Central Oregon and higher elevations of
eastern Oregon: Direct seed carrots, corn
(late May), chard, kohlrabi, and potatoes.
Transplant Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
cucumbers (late May), leeks, or peppers.
Columbia and Snake River valleys,
Ontario: Cantaloupes, dill, eggplant, kale,
okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes,
and watermelon.
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sTRAWBERRIES
Watch for us around June 1st!
Watch for us at the corner of
Marlin & 101 in Warrenton at
the Putman Pro-Lube Center
Western Valleys, Portland, Roseburg,
Medford: Snap and lima beans, Brussels
sprouts, cantaloupes, slicing and pickling
cucumbers, dill, eggplant, kale, peppers,
pumpkins, summer and winter squash,
onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and watermelon.
at Ft. Clatsop Junction
2060 SE Airport Ln.
Warrenton
OPEN MON-SAT
8AM-5PM
Fresh Oregon Hood
Monday - Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Western Oregon: Mid-May, transplant
tomato and pepper seedlings.
Livestock feed & Supplies for home, farm & garden
Spring Essentials
Chicks
are
here!
Quality Nursery Stock
Fruit Trees and Berries
Feed • Pet Supplies
Vet Supplies • Fencing
Scratch that itch to garden.
FEED GREATNESS
Patrick McKerren, Owner
42232 Kylester Ln Astoria, OR, 97103
tel. (503) 458 6470
twooldgoatsff@gmail.com
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Open:
34963 Hwy. 101 Bus.
Monday - Saturday
Astoria
9am - 5:30pm
503-325-1562
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