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In the Garden: Gardens in Containers
EUGENE, Ore. — Container gardening is a lot of fun, and you can grow more things than you think in a container. It’s also great if you don’t have much space and want to bring a little nature to a...
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In the Garden: Plant Fruits and Berries
EUGENE, Ore. — You might be busy enjoying your favorite fruits and berries this time of year. But now’s the time to plant fruit trees and berries so they’re ready for next year. Caleb Johnson of...
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Orange Juice Sales at 15-Year Low
(CNN) — It appears Americans are drinking less orange juice. According to the Wall Street Journal, orange juice consumption is at a 15-year low. It cites a report from the Florida Department of Citrus....
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Pesky Insect Damages Local Fruit
TALENT, Ore. — A fruit pest is more prevalent this year in the Rogue Valley. The spotted wing drosophila is a tiny bug. It damages fruit by injecting eggs under the peeling of ripened fruit. When the...
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Heat Impacts Fruits and Vegetables
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The hot weather mixed with severe drought conditions is impacting fruits and vegetables in the Rogue Valley. With the hot sun beating down on crops across southern Oregon, one...
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Family Suspects Watermelon as Culprit
LEBANON, Ore. — The family of an Oregon girl who died from E. coli believes the infection could be traced back to watermelon. While that hasn’t been confirmed, there are things you can do to protect...
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In the Garden: Growing Citrus Trees
EUGENE, Ore. — True of false. You can’t grow citrus trees in Oregon. Answer: False. You can definitely grow them, but you have to bring them inside from about October to April. And when you bring them...
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