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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 19 May 2019 Elaine Swyt N. Willamette Research & Extention Center ■ From Page 17 By MIKE BONDI Learn how to grow veggies in the winter We all need to eat more veggies, right? Just ask Mom! But, what about eating more fresh and local vegetables in the winter time? Actually, growing conditions in Oregon are much better for winter production than, say, Minnesota! But, still growing overwintering fresh vegetables isn’t easy. The Pacific Northwest’s cool or cold winter weather plus the combination of rain and pests — like slugs — can make successful production for local markets challenging. A new project at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) is looking at overwintering vegetable varieties that are particularly well-suited to our growing conditions and developing the practices to ensure success for area farmers. Forty-six varieties of radicchio (a leafy salad green), cabbage, cauliflower, and purple sprouting broccoli were planted in August 2018 — COURTESY PHOTO “Finding the right varieties that grow well here for farmers and teaching the growing practices for success is the key,” says OSU Extension staff regarding trials for wintering vegetables. and, have been growing all winter. On a cold and windy day this spring, local farmers, plant breeders, seed companies, researchers and extension agents braved the weather to walk through the field trials at NWREC to evaluate the varieties and share knowledge about winter vegetable production. Depending on the varieties, maturity and harvesting began in late December and extended through March. “We really see a lot of potential to develop a much bigger winter vegetable market here in the Portland metropolitan area,” said Heidi Noordijk, NWREC’s small farms outreach coordinator. “Finding the right varieties that grow well here for farmers and teaching the growing practices for success is the key.” ■ continued to volunteer as its administrator. Check out her work and our organization at www. charbonneauarts.org. As a member of our board of directors, Swyt will focus on communications more broadly, incorporating social media and consistent branding. In preparing this article, I asked Swyt for background information, and I learned some interesting information I had not known or even guessed. She mentioned that her interests are photography, travel, and genealogy, then added this tidbit: “I’m my family’s genealogist and all that can be tracked back to the early 1600s.” That is a ways back, indeed. But wait, as they say, there’s more. Swyt next said, “In the past, my interests were hang gliding, glider soaring, and sky- diving.” Really, Swyt? Hang gliding and sky-diving? I’m impressed. Her personal highlight moments included flying on the Concorde supersonically from New York to London and a personal audience (also with husband, Joe) with Pope John Paul II in 2005. As I said at the start, welcoming people into our organization is essential in maintaining creativity and energy for serving our mission. Besides our board of directors, volunteers help with the Art Festival Organizing Committee or with our weekend event — this year it’s Nov. 1, 2, and 3 in the country club. If interested, contact me at [email protected]. ■ F ITNESS C ENTER We Specialize in All Things Glass Protect What Matters Most Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid Qualification Michael J. Rose The Charbonneau Fitness Center is only $60 for a six-month membership. 503.969.5719 • GlassDoctor.com/Molalla Serving Canby, Molalla & Surrounding Cities Formerly All About Windows Locally Owned and Operated Franchise 7 ^ ^[ [f[ fWf W DW 7^ D W WS S^ S ^ ^f f fk k 9 9d d da a ag gb g b Contact the CCC offi ce to sign up. 7060 Molalla Bend Rd— ͊ͣ͜͠ǡ͜͜͜ 7060 Molalla Bend Rd - $470,000 32185 East Lake Point— ͊ͥ͡͝ǡ͜͜͜ 32185 East Lake Point - $519,000 ͣ͠͝͝ƒ‡Ž—ơ‘—”–— SOLD 7411 Lake Bluff Court - SOLD ͟͢͝͞͡”„‘” Ž‡‘‘’— 31625 Arbor Glen Loop - SOLD SOLD ‡ ‡Ž Ž ˆ ”‡‡–‘… ƒŽŽ Ž Ž‡ —  ™‘ ™‘—Ž —Ž† †„‡ „‡ Š ƒ’ ƒ’’› ’› – ‘ ‡ ‡‡– ‡– ™ ‹– ‹–Š Š›‘ ›‘—Ǩ —Ǩ 971-865-3171 www.roseelderlaw.org 6KHULH6WDU ”‡‰‘‹…‡•‡†”‘‡” 503-260-͟͞͡͠‡ŽŽȀ‡š– Š‡”‹‡–ƒ” . ‡ƒŽ–‘” @ ‰ƒ‹Ž . …‘