Gary Chastagner

PUYALLUP, Wash. – While walking in the woods with my friend Gary Chastagner, we stumbled upon some old tree stumps. The stumps had so many rings we had to use our magnifying glasses to see them all.

PULLMAN – Three WSU scientists are being recognized by the American Phytopathological Society (APS) for thier outstanding accomplishments in the classroom.   They will receive their awards in August during a special recognition ceremony at the annual APS meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.   Lori Carris, associate professor of plant pathology, will receive the society’s Award […]

PUYALLUP – As shoppers select Christmas trees, WSU plant pathologist and internationally recognized Christmas tree expert, Gary Chastagner, offers tips to keep the them vibrant through the holiday season.   The secret to keeping a Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season is to provide it with plenty of water, Chastagner said.   “Most people […]

PUYALLUP – The secret to keeping a Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season is simple: Provide it with plenty of water. That’s the advice of WSU plant pathologist and internationally recognized Christmas tree expert Gary Chastagner. “Most people don’t realize how much water a tree can take up once it’s indoors,” Chastagner says. “As […]

PULLMAN — For 35 years, the Capitol Christmas tree has been harvested from one of the 50 states and transported to Washington D.C. This year, Washington State is providing a majestic, picture-perfect, 45-year-old tree that will stand in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. during the holidays. Gary Chastagner, a scientist at […]