List of WSU Cooperative Extension publications related to drought.
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WSU Extension Gardening in Eastern Washington
Facts, tips, and information for gardening in the Inland Northwest.
WSU Extension Publications
Search by topic or keyword; contains abstracts and full text versions of most extension bulletins.
A Home Gardener’s Guide to Soils and Fertilizers
A long reference article on soil management topics such as fertility, fertilizer, organic matter, manures, compost and how to use soil tests. Published by Washington State University Extension.
Beneficial Insects, Spiders, and Other Mini-Creatures in Your Garden
Published by Washington State University Extension. This manual provides strategies to encourage beneficial insects, spiders, and mites to visit and stay in your garden landscape, and set up defense lines against the troublesome herbivores.
Resident self-testing protocol for testing soil
This protocol has been developed by King County to guide property owners and residents who would like to test their own soils for environmental toxins and heavy metals.
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
The United States National Arboretum gives a short history and explanation of the USDA plant hardiness zone map. Click on their link to the Zone Map to actually see the map and learn your climate zone. The site also lists representative plants by zone as well as an alphabetical list of popular woody plants and their respective zones.
Analytical Laboratories and Consultants Serving Agriculture in the Pacific Northwest
A database of labs that test water and soil compiled by WSU Extension browsable by specialty.
King Conservation District Soil Testing
The King Conservation District has a soil testing program for anyone living within the District boundaries. This includes all of incorporated and unincorporated King County, except for cities that are not members of the King Conservation District: Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish.
Environmental Laboratories Accredited by Washington State Dept of Ecology
A list of accredited laboratories that test for toxins and chemicals in soil and water samples.