Keeping houseplants happy and healthy in the winter
Houseplant gardening has not just surged in popularity, but it has also transcended generational boundaries. Boomers fondly remember the last wave of indoor gardening in the 1970s, and now, Gen […]
Making beautiful music together — with plants
Some people talk to plants, but Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon is offering guests a chance to actually listen to them. The resort’s newly-renovated Jacobsen Suite has been enhanced […]
OSU releases mild habanero variety
Like the favor of habaneros but can’t get past the extreme heat? There are two new habanero varieties developed by Oregon State University for those with more delicate palates. Two […]
Tom Yum: Thai seafood soup
The nights are here sooner. A chill is in the air. There’s no doubt that we’re in that netherworld of winter in Oregon. But it’s the perfect time for stew […]
Christmas tree buying guide
Whether you want a cut or potted, unusual or tried-and-true tree, here are options and care tips The holidays always seem to sneak up on us, don’t they? If your […]
Website helps locate U-cut Christmas Tree farms
Looking to take your family on a holiday adventure and pick and cut your own Christmas tree this year? The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association makes the job of finding […]
Tips to making your Christmas tree last
From vodka in the water to I.V. tubes in the trunk, there are lots of urban myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree. Chal Landgren, a […]
Species rhododendrons offer unusual alternatives
When driving through a neighborhood from early spring through mid-summer, sometimes even late winter, the likelihood of seeing rhododendrons blooming is very high. Whether it is an older established neighborhood, […]
Learn to propagate native plants for your garden
Are you looking to learn how to propagate native plants in your home garden? Master the steps to propagate natives for your own garden with Propagating Native Plants: A Gardener’s […]
A distinctly Oregon pot roast with porcini and pinot noir
Few dishes comfort us as well as a lovingly rendered pot roast. Just as Champagne tickles the tongue and heart with feelings of joy and celebration, a pot roast fills […]