An important part of being a Master Gardener is staying current on the latest horticultural science.  With that in mind, OSU Extension has developed a webinar series to supplement other classes you may take this year. Remember, you need at least 10 hours of approved education by October 31 to be recertified.  Each webinar in this series is approved for 1 hour of continuing education.

What is a webinar?  A webinar is a seminar that is presented over the internet.  The presenter(s) will show slides and photos while they are speaking on their topic.  There is a Q&A box to enter your questions.  Each webinar will be ~40 minutes long and followed by a moderated Q&A session.

How do I participate? For more information on each session click the link below.
Once you’re there, click on the “Location” link to pre-register for the webinar and get emailed reminders.  There is no cost to participate and the webinars are open to all.  If you can’t attend the live webinar, a recording will be available.

Please consider donating to support this webinar series in 2019 & beyond.

2019 Webinar Series
(check back as new webinars will be listed as they are scheduled!)

Update on Sudden Oak Death in the Pacific Northwest
Presented by: Sarah Navarro (Oregon Department of Forestry) and Norma Kline (OSU Extension)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3581

Demystifying Grafted Tomatoes: The Why & How for Gardeners
Presented by: Dr. Cary Rivard (Kansas State University)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3604

Adapting Dry Farming Techniques to Vegetable Gardens
Presented by Amy Garrett (OSU Extension)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3636 

Project Happy Apples: Reducing Codling Moth Damage in Backyard Orchards
Presented by Amy Jo Detweiler (OSU Extension)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3653

“First Look” Reading a Pesticide Label to Protect Bees
Presented by Matthew Bucy (OSU Undergraduate Honors student)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3655

Let’s Talk Invasive Insects with the Oregon Department of Agriculture
Presented by Joshua Vlach (ODA Entomologist)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3664

Asian Jumping Worm: A Threat to Oregon Landscapes
Presented by Dr. Sam Chan (OSU Sea Grant Extension) and Linda Tucker Serniak (OSU Environmental Sciences PhD student)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3684

Are Viruses Lurking in Your Backyard Cherries?
Presented by Lauri Lutes (OSU Botany and Plant Pathology PhD student)
Recording available: https://learn.extension.org/events/3690

Introduction to Olives in Oregon
Presented by Victoria Binning and Heather Stoven (OSU Extension)
October 24, 11am PT
Register here: https://learn.extension.org/events/3692

What Can a Leaf Bud Tell Us About Environmental Change? Citizen Science, Master Gardeners and Nature’s Notebook.
November 8, 10am PT
Presented by Erin Posthumus (USA National Phenology Network)
Register here: https://learn.extension.org/events/3687

We need your help to keep the OSU Master Gardener Advanced Training Webinar Series going in 2019 & beyond!

The backstory: This series was started at the county level in 2017. Free access was extended to all Master Gardeners statewide because the technology was provided at no cost. Due to changes in the structure of the national Extension organization, OSU Extension will no longer have free access to their webinar platform and technical support staff starting in 2019.  We feel our webinar series provides a valuable and accessible educational opportunity to our Master Gardener volunteers and we’re not ready to stop yet!  But, each monthly webinar costs ~$250 to deliver (with the speakers generously donating their time). We have secured temporary funding to keep the webinars going at least through May 2019. 

If you or your county MG Association would like to support this series, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via the Agricultural Research Foundation at Oregon State University.

You can donate online: Visit the Donate Now page of the Agricultural Research Foundation, and select the ‘Master Gardener Advanced Training Webinars‘ link. From there, you can click on the yellow Donate button to make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or credit card.

Donations will be used for:

• Monthly subscription costs of the webinar software
• Technical support staff

We are so very grateful for the support of:

• OSU College of Agriculture
• Jean R. Natter, OSU Extension Master Gardener
• Xuan and David Sibell
• James Kronenburg
• Karin Magnuson
• Margaret Mundy
• Mary Jane Bonelitz
• Nancy Grambo
• Saelon’s Studio
• Sandra Haratley
• Sherrill Munn
• Susan Ryburn
• Teresa Moazed
• Tiney Singler
• Todd Steinlage
• West Bank Guest House
• Kathryn Schrader
• Alice Allison
• Birgit Sharp
• Cheryl Borden
• Cynthia Dillon
• Deborah Goodall
• Elaine Goodner
• Gladine Stapleton
• Robin Burnham

An important part of being a Master Gardener is staying current on the latest horticultural science.  With that in mind, OSU Extension has developed a webinar series to supplement other classes you may take this year. Remember, you need at least 10 hours of approved education by October 31 to be recertified.  Each webinar in this series is approved for 1 hour of continuing education.

What is a webinar?  A webinar is a seminar that is presented over the internet.  The presenter(s) will show slides and photos while they are speaking on their topic.  There is a Q&A box to enter your questions.  Each webinar will be ~40 minutes long and followed by a moderated Q&A session.

How do I participate? For more information on each session click the link below.
Once you’re there, click on the “Location” link to pre-register for the webinar and get emailed reminders.  There is no cost to participate and the webinars are open to all.  If you can’t attend the live webinar, a recording will be available at a later date.

Recordings from the 2018 webinars

“Frontiers in Slug & Snail Management” recording, slides, and a resource for slug & snail ID here: https://learn.extension.org/events/3294

“Identifying & Managing the Bronze Birch Borer” recording here: https://learn.extension.org/events/3289

“Hybridization and Tetraploids and Chromosomes, Oh My! Understanding Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance” here: https://learn.extension.org/events/3287

“Powdery Mildew: Biology and Management in the Garden” https://learn.extension.org/events/3290

“Dealing with Darling Dastardly Deer” https://learn.extension.org/events/3430

“Practical Food Safety in the Garden” https://learn.extension.org/events/3431

“Meet the New Neighbors: Emerging Insect Pests in Oregon” https://learn.extension.org/events/3434

“The latest research on bees in the garden: an update from the OSU Garden Ecology Lab”  https://learn.extension.org/events/3443

“First Look: OSU Research on Native Plants in the PNW Garden” https://learn.extension.org/events/3494

“The Weird and Wonderful World of Plant Galls”
https://learn.extension.org/events/3493

Weed Management in the Garden & Landscape: Understanding Herbicides: https://learn.extension.org/events/3501

The 2017 webinar recordings are available, too!

An important part of being a Master Gardener is staying current on the latest horticultural science.  With that in mind, OSU Extension has developed a webinar series to supplement other classes you may take this year.  The webinars will focus on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and each topic is presented by OSU experts.  Remember, you need at least 10 hours of approved education by October 31 to be recertified.  Each webinar in this series is approved for 1 hour of continuing education.

What is a webinar?  A webinar is a seminar that is presented over the internet.  The presenter(s) will show slides and photos while they are speaking on their topic.  There is a Q&A box to enter your questions.  Each webinar will be ~40 minutes long and followed by a moderated Q&A session.

How do I participate? For more information on each session click the link below.
Once you’re there, click on the “Location” link to pre-register for the webinar and get emailed reminders.  There is no cost to participate and the webinars are open to all.  If you can’t attend the live webinar, a recording will be available at a later date.

Upcoming Live Webinars

5/31 at 11am PST Dealing with Darling Dastardly Deer presented by Dr. Dana Sanchez

6/28 at 11am PST Practical Food Safety in the Garden presented by Sara Runkel

7/26 at 11am PST Meet the New Neighbors: Emerging Pest Issues in Oregon presented by Robin Rosetta

8/30 at 11am PST The Latest Research on Bees in the Garden: Results from the OSU Garden Ecology Lab presented by Dr. Gail Langellotto

Recorded 2018 Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners

Frontiers in Slug & Snail Management presented by Dr. Rory Mc Donnell

Hybridization and Tetraploids and Chromosomes, Oh My! Understanding Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance presented by Dr. Ryan Contreras

Identifying & Managing the Bronze Birch Borer presented by Nicole Sanchez

Powdery mildew: Biology & Management in the Garden presented by Dr. Jay Pscheidt