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Tips for a pumpkintastic season!

We are so excited to have everyone visit the valley in just a few weeks for their dose of farmily fun...


Volunteer shoutout: Farmer Ladybug

Volunteer work is such a crucial part of our efforts at Oxbow. As a non-profit farm and conservation center in...


What is a CSA?

You have likely heard the word “CSA” thrown around, especially if you are a farmer’s market and farm stand regular,...


Honoring Tom Alberg

We are deeply saddened to share that Oxbow’s co-founder, Tom Alberg, passed away on Friday, August 5th. Tom was a...


Protecting Your Garden Through a Heatwave

We are quickly finding ourselves in the heat of the summer, and searing temperatures often catch us by surprise, causing...


SpringFest Celery Root Soup

If you have had the opportunity to attend an event at Oxbow then you’re likely familiar with Chef Seth Fernald...


Jim Barnhart named Oxbow’s Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce Jim Barnhart is joining us as Oxbow’s executive director starting Aug 15th, 2022. As a...


Oh Knotweed, Knot Again!

A knotty problem in the Pacific Northwest Knotweeds are tall, borderline immortal plants with hollow bamboo-like stems, heart-shaped leaves, and...


Why Choose Native Plants?

Conservation, restoration, and pollinator-friendly gardens are some of the most well-known benefits of planting natives. But how does planting natives...


Assisted tree migration: Stratification & Sowing

This blog post is part 2 of a series following the Tree Population Assisted Migration Project—an experimental planting designed by Oxbow’s...