{"id":1476,"date":"2019-01-06T20:23:58","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T20:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2019-01-06T20:23:58","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T20:23:58","slug":"helpful-books-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2019\/01\/06\/helpful-books-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Books & Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natter\u2019s Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helpful Books & Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean R. Natter, OSU Master Gardener
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Research-based information underlies everything Master Gardeners do. But it\u2019s challenging to keep up with all that when you\u2019re scrambling to know where the information is. When you\u2019re searching online for data, adding \u201csite:edu\u201d (without the quote marks) will limit the results list to information from educational institutions. Unfortunately, \u201csite:edu\u201d doesn\u2019t guarantee accuracy, because people aren\u2019t perfect. (Believe it or not, mistakes happen.)<\/p>\n

Right now, you may be wondering who, or what, can you believe? Well, to increase the likelihood of passing on accurate information, always review and compare at least 3 of the search responses. If disparities exist, continue searching and\/or ask someone who may be able to provide additional insights. Your goal is a \u201cTeachable Moment\u201d during which you accurately inform the public. No home remedies, even if one was suggested in a university publication.<\/p>\n

To begin your research, realize that each metro MG Office has a list of pre-approved resources in the \u201cMaster Gardener Office Information\u201d binder under Tab L, Helpful Books and Websites<\/em>. Begin with the list\u2019s Table of contents. Each section generally lists books first, then websites. Most cited books are in each MG Office.<\/p>\n

Following is a brief sample from the final page: Five very common, annoyingly weedy plants that tend to run rampant in the northwest. Some have been declared invasive, others are on a watch list.<\/p>\n

Arum, or Lords and Ladies <\/strong>(Arum italicum<\/em>) Herbaceous perennial; green leaves marked w\/ white; deep fleshy root w\/ offsets; prolific seeder https:\/\/www.portlandoregon.gov\/bes\/article\/486580<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesser Celandine<\/strong> (Fig buttercup; Ranunculus ficaria; formerly Ficaria vicaria<\/em>; Ficaria verna<\/em>)<\/p>\n