What to do in your garden in January
It’s a new year, which means looking ahead. That includes looking ahead to garden season! You can clean out winter damage, scout for pests, dormant treat trees and roses, plan […]
Olive trees are migrating north
In the early 2000s, I was very much involved in gardening, both my own and visiting other gardens, but I had no knowledge of olive trees being planted in Oregon. […]
Easy lamb entree reflects Oregon flavors
Lamb. It’s one of those meals rarely served at home. One of the reasons is that cooking lamb can be intimidating for those who haven’t done it. First of all, […]
Fragrant and up front
Aromatic plants are not just a timeless gardening staple, but part of a wellness trend Fragrant flowers are irresistible in any garden. We know this by the first reaction most […]
Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices?
Reality can get skewed when there are so many sources of information — books, magazines, newspapers, nurseries and, most of all, the internet and social media open up lots of […]
Three recipes spotlight mushrooms
During a break in the rain recently, I took my dog for a walk through the woods at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, and the leaf-strewn ground reminded me of […]
What to do in the garden in December
December. It’s the season of holiday joy — and in the garden, it also happens to be the darkest, wettest and muckiest time of the year. In other words … […]
Portland Japanese Garden showcases the art of bonsai
Experience the art of bonsai at a cultural demonstration at the Portland Japanese Garden on December 23 from 1:15–2:15 p.m. Join Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner […]
What to do in the garden in November
It’s gloomy and wet most of the time — and dark by 5 p.m. So, those who love being in their garden might be asking: what is there to do in […]
Going underground with bulbs
Fall is an ideal time to plant bulbs that will yield spring blooms When it comes to plants, bulbs are about as easy as it gets and now’s the time […]