{"id":13979,"date":"2023-12-18T15:58:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T23:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?page_id=13979"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:04:32","slug":"gardening-info-fact-sheets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening-info-fact-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening Info &amp; Fact Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>To read any fact sheet, click on the title and then click on the \u201cdownload now\u201d button.\u00a0 You can either read the fact sheet online or print it from your computer.\u00a0 Almost all are free of charge, but ($) means there is a fee for that publication.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fruit\/Vegetable Gardening:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>EM057E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/home-vegetable-gardening-in-washington-home-garden-series\">Home Vegetable Gardening in Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS075E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/raised-beds-deciding-if-they-benefit-your-vegetable-garden-home-garden-series\">Raised Beds-Deciding if they Benefit Your Vegetable Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW656 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/blueberry-cultivars-for-the-pacific-northwest\">Blueberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EB2023E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/chip-bud-grafting-in-washington-state-vineyards\">Chip Bud Grafting in Washington State Vineyards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS118E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-carrots-in-the-home-garden-home-garden-series\">Carrots<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS111E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/cover-crops-for-home-gardens-west-of-the-cascades-home-garden-series\">Cover Crops for Home Gardens in West of the Cascades<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS096E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-cucumbers-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Cucumbers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS135E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetables-growing-dry-beans-in-home-gardens-home-gardening-series\">Dry Beans in Home Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS149E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-eggplant-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Eggplant<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS115E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-food-in-parking-strip-and-front-yard-gardens-home-garden-series\">Growing Food in Parking Strip or Front Yard Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS162E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetables-growing-garlic-in-home-gardens\">Garlic<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS088E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetables-growing-green-beans-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Green Beans<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS116E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-green-peas-in-the-home-garden-home-garden-series\">Green Peas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW583E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/lingonberry-production-guide-for-the-pacific-northwest\">Lingonberry Production Guide for the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS119E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/methods-for-successful-cover-crop-management-in-your-home-garden-home-garden-series\">Methods for Successful Cover Crop Management in Your Home Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS097E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-onions-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Onions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS220E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetables-growing-peppers-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Peppers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS165E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-potatoes-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Potatoes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PS258E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/grains-growing-quinoa-in-home-gardens\">Quinoa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS127E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-radish-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Radishes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM103E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-small-fruits-in-the-home-garden-home-garden-series\">Small Fruits for the Home Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS087E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-squash-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Squash<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EC1618 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/strawberry-cultivars-for-western-oregon-and-washington\">Strawberry Cultivars for Western Oregon &amp; Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EC 1307 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/pub\/ec-1307-growing-strawberries-your-home-garden\">Growing Strawberries In Your Home Garden\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS104E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-sweet-corn-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Sweet Corn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW655 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/raspberry-cultivars-for-the-pacific-northwest\">Raspberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS145E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-tomatoes-in-home-gardens-home-garden-series\">Tomatoes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS052E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetable-grafting-eggplants-and-tomatoes\">Vegetable Grafting: Eggplants &amp; Tomatoes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS052ES <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/spanish-version-vegetable-grafting-eggplants-and-tomatoes\">Vegetable Grafting: Eggplants &amp; Tomatoes (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS100E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetable-grafting-watermelon\">Vegetable Grafting: Watermelon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS051E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/vegetable-grafting-the-healing-chamber\">Vegetable Grafting: The Healing Chamber<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW605 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-wasabi-in-the-pacific-northwest\">Wasabi in the Pacific Northwest\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW507 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-kiwi-fruit\">Growing Kiwi Fruit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS360E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-rhubarb-in-home-gardens\">Growing Rhubarb in Home Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM068E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-winegrapes-in-maritime-western-washington-replaces-eb2001\">Growing Winegrapes in Maritime Western Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Soils &amp; Composting:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>EB1784E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/backyard-composting\">Backyard Composting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/em-9308-how-use-compost-gardens-landscapes\">How to Use Compost in Gardens and Landscapes<\/a> &#8211; EM9308 &#8211; Oregon State University<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/sites\/extd8\/files\/documents\/em9307.pdf\">Herbicide Contaminated Compost and Soil Mix<\/a> &#8211; Oregon State University<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"page-header\"><span class=\"notranslate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/em-8825-composting-alternative-livestock-manure-management-disposal-dead-animals\">Composting: An Alternative for Livestock Manure Management and Disposal of Dead Animals<\/a> &#8211; EM8825 &#8211; Oregon State University<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>FS147E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/biochar-a-gardeners-primer-home-garden-series\">Biochar: A Gardener&#8217;s Primer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS167E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/dust-mulch-efficacy-in-gardens-and-landscapes-home-garden-series\">Dust Mulch Efficacy in Gardens &amp; Landscapes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS308E<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/epsom-salt-use-in-home-gardens-and-landscapes\"> Epsom Salt Use in Home Gardens &amp; Landscapes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS307E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/gypsum-use-in-home-gardens-and-landscapes\">Gypsum Use in Home Gardens &amp; Landscapes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM063E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/a-home-gardeners-guide-to-soils-and-fertilizers-home-garden-series\">Home Gardeners Guide to Soils &amp; Fertilizers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS269E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/a-gardeners-primer-to-mycorrhizae-understanding-how-they-work-and-learning-how-to-protect-them-home-garden-series\">Mycorrhizae: Understanding How They Work and Learning to Protect Them\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS123E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/organic-soil-amendments-in-yards-and-gardens-how-much-is-enough-home-garden-series\">Organic Soil Amendments in Yards &amp; Gardens\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS163E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/rubber-mulch-use-in-home-landscapes-home-garden-series\">Rubber Mulch Use in Home Landscapes\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS160E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/using-arborist-wood-chips-as-a-landscape-mulch-home-garden-series\">Use Arborist Wood Chips as a Landscape Mulch\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS156E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/using-biosolids-in-gardens-and-landscapes-home-garden-series\">Using Biosolids in Gardens and Landscapes\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS207E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/using-coffee-grounds-in-gardens-and-landscapes-home-garden-series\">Using Coffee Grounds in Gardens and Landscapes\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS134E<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/washing-plant-tissue-samples-for-mineral-nutrient-analysis\"> Washing Plant Tissue Samples for Mineral Nutrient Analysis\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW646 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/soil-fertility-in-organic-systems-a-guide-for-gardeners-and-small-acreage-farmers\">Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners &amp; Small Acreage Farms<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM118E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/understanding-and-measuring-organic-matter-in-soil\">Understanding &amp; Measuring Organic Matter in Soil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS330E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/the-efficacy-and-environmental-consequences-of-kelp-based-garden-products\">Efficacy &amp; Environmental Consequences of Kelp-Based Garden Products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Miscellaneous Gardening:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>EM128E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/gardening-with-companion-plants-home-garden-series\">Gardening with Companion Plants (Home Garden Series)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0EM100E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/scientific-literacy-for-the-citizen-scientist\">Scientific Literacy for the Citizen Scientist\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS030E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/drip-irrigation-for-the-yard-and-garden\">Drip Irrigation for the Yard &amp; Garden\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM087E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/drought-tolerant-landscaping-for-washington-state-home-garden-series\">Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Western Washington\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS196E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/environmental-injury-cold-temperature-injury-of-landscape-woody-ornamentals-home-garden-series\">Environmental Injury: Cold Temperature Injury of Landscape Woody Ornamentals\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS199E<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/environmental-injury-frost-cracks-home-garden-series\"> Environmental Injury: Frost Cracks\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS197E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/environmental-injury-sunscald-and-sunburn-on-trees-home-garden-series\">Environmental Injury: Sunscald &amp; Sunburn on Trees\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS239E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/environmental-injury-winterburn-of-evergreens\">Environmental Injury: Winter Burn of Evergreens\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS098E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/how-to-install-a-floating-row-cover-home-garden-series\">Floating Row Covers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS309E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/how-are-hydrangea-flower-colors-determined\">How are Hydrangea Flower Colors Determined?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS283E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/hugelkultur-what-is-it-and-should-it-be-used-in-home-gardens\">Hugelkultur:\u00a0 What is it, &amp; Should it Be Used in Home Gardens?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS300E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/are-native-trees-and-shrubs-better-choices-for-wildlife-in-home-landscapes\">Are Native Trees &amp; Shrubs Better Choices for Wildlife in Home Landscapes?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS106E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/ornamental-grass-threatens-native-biodiversity\">Ornamental Grass Threatens Native Biodiversity\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM015 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/portable-field-hoophouse\">Portable Field Hoop House\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW152 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/propagating-deciduous-and-evergreen-shrubs-trees-vines-with-stem-cuttings\">Propagating Deciduous &amp; Evergreen Shrubs, Trees, &amp; Vines with Stem Cuttings\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW164 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/propagation-of-plants-from-specialized-structures\">Propagating Plants from Specialized Structures\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS091E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/protecting-water-resources-planting-and-caring-for-home-wetlands-and-other-riparian-areas\">Protecting Water Resources: Planting &amp; Caring for Home Wetlands\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS131E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pruning-equipment-for-home-gardeners-home-garden-series\">Pruning Equipment for Home Gardeners\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS182E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/home-pruning-reasons-to-prune-trees-and-shrubs-home-gardening-series\">Reasons to Prune Trees &amp; Shrubs in Home Gardens\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS246E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-roses-in-washington-state-common-disease-and-insect-problems-home-garden-series\">Roses in Washington State: Common Diseases &amp; Insect Problems\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS166E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-roses-in-washington-state-planting-roses\">Roses in Washington State: Planting Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS164E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-roses-in-washington-rose-care-calendar-home-garden-series\">Roses in Washington State: Rose Care Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS056E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/seasonal-foliage-loss-in-pacific-northwest-conifer-trees\">Seasonal Foliage Loss of Pacific NW Conifers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS206E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/seeding-after-fire\">Seeding After Fire\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM089E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/selecting-plants-for-screens-and-hedges-home-garden-series\">Selecting Plants for Screens &amp; Hedges\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS299E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/therapeutic-gardening-home-garden-series\">Therapeutic Gardening\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS329E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/using-cereal-straw-bales-in-home-gardens\">Using Cereal Straw Bales in Home Gardens\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS171E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/anaerobic-digestion-effluents-and-processes-the-basics\">Anaerobic Digestion Effluents and Processes: The Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM087E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/drought-tolerant-landscaping-for-washington-state-home-garden-series\">Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS344E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/field-and-hedge-bindweed-identification-and-biological-control\">Field &amp; Hedge Bindweed: Identification and Biological Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW590 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/fireresistant-plants-for-home-landscapes\">Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes ($ for printed copy only, free PDF download)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MISC545E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/gardening-for-life-a-guide-to-garden-adaptations-for-gardeners-of-all-ages-and-abilities\">Gardening for Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM2869E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/growing-flowers-from-bulbs\">Growing Flowers from Bulbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MISC0273E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/grow-your-own-native-landscape-a-guide-to-identifying-propagating-landscaping-with-wwa-native-plants-2\">Grow Your Own Native Landscape:\u00a0 A Guide to Identifying, Propagating &amp; Landscaping with Western Washington Native Plants <\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS181E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/how-to-determine-your-garden-microclimate\">How to Determine Your Garden Microclimate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW0170 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/propagating-plants-from-seed-\">Propagating Plants From Seed\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW400 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/training-and-pruning-your-home-orchard\">Training &amp; Pruning Your Home Orchard <\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM106E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/shore-stewards-guide-for-shoreline-living-replaces-em4928e\">Shore Stewards Guide for Shoreline Living<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Lawns:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>FS200E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/fine-fescues-for-home-lawns-in-washington-home-garden-series\">Fine Fescues<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EB0482E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/home-lawns\">Home Lawns\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS098E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/kentucky-bluegrass-for-use-in-home-lawns-in-washington-home-garden-series\">Kentucky Bluegrass for Use in Home Lawns in Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS058E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/phosphorus-and-home-lawns-quick-facts-and-recommendations-home-garden-series\">Phosphorus &amp; Home Lawns\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW299 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/turfgrass-seeding-recommendations-for-the-pacific-northwest\">Turfgrass Seeding Recommendations for the Pacific Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Trees &amp; Forests:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>EM026E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/backyard-forest-stewardship-in-western-washington\">Backyard Forest Stewardship in Western Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS325E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/do-black-walnut-trees-have-allelopathic-effects-on-other-plants-home-garden-series\">Black Walnut Tree Allelopathy\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM096E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/ornamental-trees-for-narrow-spaces-home-garden-series\">Ornamental Trees for Narrow Spaces\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS055E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/assessing-tree-health\">Assessing Tree Health\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS061E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/tree-topping-a-practice-to-avoid\">Tree Topping: A Practice to Avoid\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM107E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/a-guide-to-washington-states-urban-tree-canopy\">Urban Tree Canopy in Washington State<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS043E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/forestry-education-and-assistance-for-washington-forest-landowners\">Forestry Education &amp; Assistance for Washington Forest &amp; Woodland Property Owners<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM107E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/forestry-education-and-assistance-for-washington-forest-landowners\">A Guide to Washington State&#8217;s Urban Tree Canopy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW0005 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/trees-against-the-wind\">Trees Against The Wind<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EB2000E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/silviculture-for-washington-family-forests-pdf\">Silviculture for Washington Family Forests<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM038E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/simple-homemade-forestry-tools-for-resource-inventories\">Simple Homemade Forestry Tools for Resource Inventories<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MISC0274 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/winter-in-the-woods-a-winter-guide-to-deciduous-native-plants-in-western-washington\">Winter in the Woods: A Winter Guide to Deciduous Native Plants in Western Washington ($)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS047E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/planting-trees-and-shrubs-in-the-landscape-home-garden-series\">Planting Trees &amp; 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Pollinator Protection (Bees &amp; Others)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS296E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/the-larger-moths-found-in-washington-state-home-garden-series\">The Larger Moths Found in Washington State<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM110E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/a-citizen-science-guide-to-wild-bees-and-floral-visitors-in-western-washington-home-garden-series\">Wild Bees &amp; Floral Visitors in Western Washington\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM9289 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/pub\/em-9289-enhancing-urban-suburban-landscapes-protect-pollinators\">Enhancing Urban &amp; Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>WSDA <a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/pollinators\">Pollinator Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Disease\/Pest Management:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>FS079E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pest-watch-brown-marmorated-stink-bug-home-garden-series\">Brown Marmorated Stink Bug<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EB2007E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/butterfly-bush--buddleja-davidii-franch\">Butterfly Bush<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EB1380E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/bronze-birch-borer\">Bronze Birch Borer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS085E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pest-watch-california-fivespined-ips-home-garden-series\">California Fivespined Ips &#8211; A New Pine Engraver in Washington State<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS155E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/cherry-bark-tortrix-enarmonia-formosana-home-garden-series-replaces-eb1893\">Cherry Bark Tortrix<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS120E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/codling-moth-and-your-backyard-fruit-tree\">Codling Moth &amp; Your Backyard Fruit Trees<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS326E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/cornmeal-and-corn-gluten-meal-applications-in-gardens-and-landscapes-home-garden-series\">Cornmeal &amp; Corn Gluten Meal Application in Gardens &amp; Landscapes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS078E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pest-watch-european-chafer-home-garden-series\">European Chafer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS010E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/insect-answers-the-cabbage-maggot-in-the-home-garden\">Insect Answers: The Cabbage Maggot in the Home Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS009E<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/lecanium-scale\"> Lecanium Scale<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS084E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pest-watch-lily-leaf-beetle-home-garden-series\">Lily Leaf Beetle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS146E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/mole-management-in-washington-backyards-home-garden-series\">Mole Management in Washington Backyards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW649 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/natural-insecticides\">Natural Insecticides<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS128E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/organic-fungicides-for-the-home-gardener-home-garden-series\">Organic Fungicides for the Home Gardener<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM066E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/organic-pest-management-in-backyard-fruit-trees-and-berry-patches\">Organic Pest Management in Backyard Fruit &amp; Berry Patches<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW640 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/organic-management-of-flea-beetles\">Organic Management of Flea Beetles<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS161E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pesticide-ingredient-acetic-acidvinegar-home-garden-series\">Pesticide Ingredient: Acetic Acid (Vinegar)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS184E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pesticide-ingredient-horticultural-oil-home-garden-series\">Pesticide Ingredient: Horticultural Oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS210E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pesticide-ingredient-neonicotinoids\">Pesticide Ingredient: Neonicotinoids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2056\/2025\/09\/FSIPM001E-Pesticides-Learning-About-Labels.pdf\">FSIPM001E Pesticides Learning About Labels<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FSIPM002E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pesticides-safe-handling\">Pesticides: Safe Handling<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EM101E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pest-management-guide-for-apples-in-washington-home-orchards-home-garden-series\">Pest Management Guide for Apples in Washington Home Orchards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW616 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/physiological-leaf-roll-of-tomato\">Physiological Leaf Roll of Tomato<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS280E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/potential-contaminants-in-residential-rain-barrel-water-home-garden-series\">Potential Contaminants in Residential Rain Barrel Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW603E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/protecting-grapevines-from-winter-injury\">Protecting Grapevines from Winter Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS231E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/rabbit--hare-management-in-washington-home-yards--gardens-home-garden-series\">Rabbit &amp; 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Avoiding Azalea &amp; Rhododendron Problems\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW627 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/meadow-voles-and-pocket-gophers\">Meadow Voles &amp; Pocket Gophers ($)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS209E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/why-do-leaves-turn-red-home-garden-series\">Leaf Reddening &#8211; Causes &amp; Treatment\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Food Storage\/Canning:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>PNW199 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/canning-fruits\">Canning Fruits\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW300 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/canning-tomatoes-and-tomato-products\">Canning Tomatoes &amp; Tomato Products\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW172 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/canning-vegetables\">Canning Vegetables\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW397 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/drying-fruits-and-vegetables\">Drying Fruits &amp; Vegetables ($)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>C1117E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/food-preservation-resources\">Food Preservation Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS359E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/food-preservation-for-special-diets-adjusting-sugar-and-sodium-when-preserving-at-home\">Food Preservation for Special Diets: Adjusting Sugar &amp; Sodium When Preserving at Home\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW214 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/freezing-fruits-and-vegetables\">Freezing Fruits &amp; Vegetables<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW747 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/guide-to-using-and-caring-for-your-electric-programmable-pressure-cooker\">Guide to Using &amp; Caring for Your Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW664 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/making-garlic-and-herbinfused-oils-at-home\">Making Garlic &amp; Herb Infused Oils at Home\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FS232E <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/making-jams-jellies-and-fruit-spreads\">Making Jams, Jellies, &amp; Fruit Spreads\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW632 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/making-jerky-at-home-safely-pnw632\">Making Jerky at Home Safely\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PNW729 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pantry-pest-guide-common-insect-culprits-in-homes-and-kitchens-of-the-pacific-northwest\">Pantry Pest Guide: Common Insect Culprits in Homes &amp; 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