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  The Harney SWCD is accepting bids on an Herbicide treatment project located near Poison Creek, approximately 10 miles north of Burns, OR. There are 808 acres to survey and approximately 40 acres to treat. There is a mandatory bid tour beginning at 8:30 am on Friday, June 3, 2022. Sealed bids are due either ... Read More

  The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is accepting bids on a juniper treatment project located near Devine Ridge, approximately 10 miles north of Burns, OR.  There are 115 acres to cut.  There is a mandatory bid tour beginning 8:30 am on Friday, May 27, 2022.  Sealed bids are due either by hand ... Read More

The Harney Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking bid proposals for 942 acres of juniper cutting and machine piling.  The project includes 6 separate cutting units and ranges from large medium density trees to light infestations of small trees. The project location is approximately 45 miles NE from Burns, OR.  There is a mandatory ... Read More

May 2022 Grow This News Location, Location, Location! Garden Term: Transplant To move a plant from one location to another. Such as from a smaller pot to a larger pot or from one spot to another in the garden. Make a Plan As your seedlings get bigger, plan where they will grow to maturity. Here are some questions to ... Read More

Here in Corvallis, the snow is almost ready to melt off of Mary’s Peak, indicating the unofficial start to veggie planting season. No matter where you live, we have tools and tips in our May garden calendar to help you know when to get started this month. Check out our May garden calendar We also ... Read More

European men once considered beaver as a source for a fashion statement.  Trappers considered the beaver as a fur and revenue source.  Settlers moving into the Oregon Territory looking for land to farm or graze livestock considered them a pest.  All considerations nearly brought the beaver to extinction.  It is estimated that prior to the ... Read More

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are offering seed mixes specific to our area for pheasants, quail and pollinators.  Learn more at www.PFHabitatStore.com While you’re at the site, learn more about PF’s national campaign, “Call of the Uplands.” Pheasants Forever is also big on Sage-grouse conservation. ... Read More

Garden Term: Trellis Try growing zinnias. Zinnias are nectar-rich, therefore, great for attracting pollinators such as bees, ladybugs, Japanese Beetles, hummingbirds, and wasps.Get tips on growing zinnias here. Do you love flowers? So do your plants and pollinators! Learn why flowers are important to include in your vegetable garden by watching our video, Why Flowers are Important ... Read More

Spring is here! The daffodils and tulips are blooming, cherry trees are blossoming, and the gardening to-do list is starting to pile up. Help make yours with our April garden calendar. Check out our April garden calendar We also have details about our upcoming Master GardenerTM event, a news article about shifting plant hardiness zones, info ... Read More