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OSU Master Gardeners will be providing soil pH tests

Plant Clinic hours are Tue, Wed and Thurs 9:00am - noon. Monday and Friday 9:00am - noon and 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center (KBREC) Mission: A trusted resource for research and education working cooperatively with the communities of Klamath County resulting in healthy people, economies and environments.

Upcoming Events

The plant clinic will be open May 7 through October 10, 2012 -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 - noon, Monday and Friday 9:00 - noon and 1:00 - 4:00. Stop by if you have gardening questions or would like your soil tested for pH balance. Click here for instructions and cost for taking a soil sample.

May 12, May 22, June 27, July 24, August 21 - Grow and Preserve Your Own Food In High Desert Climates

June 2 - The Master Gardener's will be having their annual Spring Fair from 9:00am until 4:00pm. It will be held at the Fairgrounds. If you have any questions give us a call.

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More Resources

• Food Safety/Preservation Hotline 1-800-354-7319 June 25 - October 12, 2012 Monday - Friday (except holidays) 9:00am - 4:00pm (1:00 - 4:00 on Wednesdays).
  

• Extension Publications - The Oregon State University Extension Service produces educational materials to help people across Oregon. Their catalog contains more than 1,200 items including publications, books, videos, and other educational media.

• ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University > Extension & Experiment Station Communications - ScholarsArchive@OSU is Oregon State University's digital service for gathering, indexing, making available and storing the scholarly work of the Oregon State University community. It also includes materials from outside the institution in support of the university's land, sun, sea and space grant missions and other research interests.

• www.eXtension.org - Objective, research-based, and credible information you can use every day to improve your life. Brought to you by experts from the  nation's largest and oldest network of universities.                                      

Grow Your Own Food and Preserve It For Later

The faltering economy combined with interest in healthy food choices has led to an increase in calls to Oregon State University Extension Service county offices with questions about growing food in home gardens and preserving it for later. People who want to start gardening are concerned not only about the price of food, but growing fresh produce that they know is safe. Many also want to know what grows well in their area and how to participate in community gardens. Click on the "Growing Your Own" logo above for begining gardening and food preserving information.