My neighbor would like me to trim our tree over their yard, is now a good time? What is the best way?

Hi there, My name is Abby Bonham and I am a student at Oregon State taking a Women in Agriculture class where I need to interview someone in the field of agriculture. I am interested in interviewing someone who participates in Ag in the Classroom either as an educator or coordinator. I want to learn about their experience as a woman in agriculture and how Ag. In the classroom and other education programs affect women’s success in the agriculture industry or in farming. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Abby

We have a wind break of Black Hills spruce planted three years ago. They are at least 6 feet tall and doing well. Do they need to be watered this fall because of the lack of rain until some came (1 inch) yesterday? Or are they established enough to not worry about them?

We have two crab apple trees with 2-3 inch trunks that were planted three years ago. The deer have rubbed the bark off all around on one tree for 18 inches and one one side of the other for at least 12 inches very recently. I covered the wounds with pruning tar. Is there any hope that trees will survive or should they just be replaced next spring? There are two more not damaged, do they need to be watered this fall since the dry weather?

Do you help connect gardeners/composters with manure, mulch and wood chip resources? I am north of Eugene in Harrisburg/Coburg area. Thanks so much! Peyta

I am making artwork for our apple tree catalog about Inside an Apple Tree Where can i get microscope pictures of grafts, stem , root tips, leaves ?

Need to see if these are spotted latern flies

Hi : Can you please tell me exactly what this is and if it’s safe to split and burn in our fireplace? Many thanks !

1. Would like to put in a new bee lawn this month at my residence in Plymouth Minnesota. Before doing so, wanted to ask if you are aware of any county or local rules against doing so? Hate to spend the money only to end up causing a problem for myself. 2. If I go ahead, this will be a new install, not an overseed. Are there any seed blends extension is recommending for this? 3. Tree questions: I've lost 5 trees in the past two years due to bugs (emerald ash borer) or weather. Two are those very tall and narrow pines. One was a birch. Two were ash trees. I'd like to plant a new birch. I'd also like to replace the tall, narrow pines, but don't know what kind of trees to pick. Lastly, I'd welcome suggestions on replacements for the ash trees. This will all be done next spring. Can you suggest tree replacements to consider? Cannot thank you enough for helping me with my questions! -john