Science Pub: Gardening in the High Desert is "Snow" Joke

495 Northeast Bellevue Drive,Bend OR 97701

21 March, 2023

Description

Love to garden, but are challenged by the region's weather? In this Science Pub OSU Professor Amy Jo Detweiler, a horticulturist with the OSU Extension Service, will share how the climate and land in Central Oregon affects growing vegetables and plants in the landscape. A great topic for newcomers to the area and experienced local gardeners alike, Detweiler will provide research-based advice on watering, soil, plant selection and protection to help you successfully grow your favorite plants. 5 p.m. DOORS OPEN/ORDER FOOD AND BEVERAGES - Enjoy dinner in the Triangle Room with fellow attendees. 6:30 p.m. PRESENTATION - Move to the Hop Mahal Room for the presentation. Science Pubs are where we take science out of the laboratory and bring it to the community. Join discussions with researchers from throughout OSU and OSU-Cascades about the work they do to help solve the world's toughest challenges. Science Pubs are made possible with support from Worthy Brewing. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Amy Jo Detweiler, Professor and Extension Horticulturist, is responsible for teaching and outreach in community and commercial horticulture in the high desert environment of Central Oregon working with homeowners and green industry professionals. She specializes in sustainable landscape practices including water-wise gardening, firewise landscaping, and backyard food production. She is also responsible for training and managing an active group of master gardener volunteers for a tri-county region.