Gary Chastagner

National nonprofit honors WSU plant pathologists

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 […]

Secret to healthy Christmas trees revealed

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 […]

The secret to a fresh Christmas tree? Water, and lots of it

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 […]

Capitol Christmas tree choice, coverage via WSU and 4-H

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 […]