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07/31/2026
Interested in growing dry beans on the Oregon Coast?
Join the OSU Extension Small Farms Program for the Coastal Bean Variety Trial Field Day at 46 North Farm in Astoria!
Take a walk through the bean trial plots, see how different dry bean varieties are performing in coastal conditions, and hear what we've learned so far from this year's research. Whether you're a farmer, gardener or simply curious about growing beans, we'd love to see you there.
46 North Farm, Astoria
Wednesday, August 5
5:00–7:00 PM
This event is FREE, but registration is required.
Register at beav.es/CBVT2026
07/29/2026
W**d Wednesday: Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush may attract butterflies with its colorful blooms, but this popular ornamental plant can become invasive in Oregon. It can spread by seed, escape gardens, and form dense patches that compete with native plants and reduce habitat for local wildlife.
Swipe through to learn how to identify butterfly bush, tell it apart from similar-looking plants, and explore effective prevention and management options.
Learn more with the OSU Extension Solve Pest Problems resource: solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu
07/21/2026
Our Master Gardener volunteers will be staffing a booth in their demonstration garden at the Clatsop County Fair every day from 11 am to 6 pm, starting tomorrow!
Swing by to play a trivia game, take a tour, get your gardening questions answered, or just find a moment of peace and quiet in a tranquil setting.
Flowers are blooming and the garden is looking gorgeous!
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07/19/2026
We've been making progress over at KMUN and we could still use more hands!
Join the Clatsop County Master Gardener Association, OSU Extension, and KMUN TOMORROW night for the second-to-last of our community w**d pull workdays this July. We'll be removing invasive plants like Himalayan blackberry and English ivy while sharing tips and techniques for successful removal.
📅 July 20 and 27
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 KMUN Radio Station, Astoria (1445 Exchange St.)
No experience necessary. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you'd like. Bring a water bottle, gloves, and your favorite garden tools if you have them. Extra tools and snacks will be provided.
Together, we can help restore this community space and prevent invasive plants from spreading further.
07/15/2026
W**d Wednesday: Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry may produce delicious berries, but it's one of the most widespread invasive plants in Oregon. Its dense, thorny thickets crowd out native plants, reduce wildlife habitat, and make it difficult to access forests, fields, and streambanks.
Swipe through to learn how to identify Himalayan blackberry, tell it apart from native blackberry species, and explore effective management options. Let us know in the comments how you deal with Himalayan Blackberry!
07/13/2026
Missed the fun last week but still want to make a difference in your community?
Join the Clatsop County Master Gardener Association, OSU Extension, and KMUN TONIGHT for the second of our community w**d pull workdays this July. We'll be removing invasive plants like Himalayan blackberry and English ivy while sharing tips and techniques for successful removal.
📅 July 13, 20, and 27
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 KMUN Radio Station, Astoria (1445 Exchange St.)
No experience necessary. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you'd like. Bring a water bottle, gloves, and your favorite garden tools if you have them. Extra tools and snacks will be provided.
Together, we can help restore this community space and prevent invasive plants from spreading further.
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