Hello, I have three seperate questions: 1. I have a problem with box elder bugs, what is the best way to deal with them? 2. I have a lot of garlic mustard I would like to get rid of in a wetlands area, is there a good way to go about this? 3. I have a tree, possibly some sort of Japanese maple, that is sending up many shoots from the bottom and is putting out different leaves than the tree above. How can I manage these, is it ok to cut them off?

I planted Jacob Cline monarda two years ago and it’s been slow to start, but now I’m seeing a LOT of shoots in the area I planted it. Just hoping to confirm it is Jacob Cline and not something else.

Does OSU extension service offer soil testing

Hello there! I am interested in testing soil to determine residual pesticides, chemicals, or other harmful compounds. This is for an urban yard. I would like to use these test results to understand how safe this soil is to grow food and if there is a risk of consuming pesticides that migrate from the soil through the crops that I plant and harvest. Thank you!!

It appears Captan has been discontinued. I’m wondering what product you recommend to replace Captan. Thanks,

Caller wants to know about preparing soil for Highland Cattle. She wants to get her soil tested and asked for information about how to do that. She also wants to know if she drops off the soil sample, instead of mailing it, will that expedite her request?

Hello I am located in the eastern UP, andvisit farmer's markets with organic produce and fruit. It is very difficult to find organic sources of fertilizer and amendments - soybean meal, alfalfa pellets, azomite - a few examples. I have searched for some years to find products either within driving distance or a business close enough to offer an affordable shipping option. Do you know of sources that might fit those criteria? I have a small operation and deliver by truck, on pallets etc and so on would not fit my business. Thank you Warm regards, Terry Schaedig www.northwindsforestry.com

Good morning, I am a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. - Cuyahoga County Section. We are interested in creating and/or joining with another other organization in creating a community garden. Who can we contact to get more information about this? I look forward to hearing from you. Vanetta J. Jamison<personal data hidden>

My sister and niece live in Lakewood. The niece is getting married on June 6, 2025. I'd like to give a gift to the "mother of the bride"...a bush that can be planted now and be in bloom at the time of the wedding. What would you recommend?

I have seen two different dates for the sale. On the Find a Master Gardener Plant sale page on the internet, Multnomah County sale in Portland is listed as being on Saturday, May 15, 2025. On the Multnomah Master Gardeners page https://www.multnomahmastergardeners.org/events/incredible-edibles the date is listed as May 10th. Which date is it? Or am I looking at two different sales?