Linda McMahan

Oregon State University Extension Service

Linda is Community Horticulture Faculty in Oregon State University Extension Service in Yamhill County and an Associate Professor in OSU’s Department of Horticulture.  A botanist by training and a native-born Oregonian, she focuses on gardening practices that are appropriate for local needs and climates.  She regularly sends out ecogardening tips through Twitter and has developed a website featuring many aspects of ecological gardening.  Linda earned a Ph.D. in Botany from The University of Texas at Austin, and has held positions in government and private conservation groups in addition to her university experience. 

Ecogardening: Sustainable Practices for Climate Change

March 27: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Room E101

So exactly how do our gardening practices affect climate change?  Learn what they are and how you can alter your own gardening style to minimize your gardening carbon footprint.  Climate change may alter how we approach gardening as well; the presentation includes tips on how to adjust to these changes.