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‘Time to Shine’ is the official rose of the 2025 Portland Rose Festival. It’s a stunning yellow-gold grandiflora rose, accented with vibrant magenta hues, and promises to be a captivating […]
There is not much to dislike about hummingbirds in the garden, and many gardeners will select plants that specifically, when flowering, will attract them. Gardeners often refer to these plants […]
The popularity of coneflowers seems boundless. The iconic native plant with star appeal has become the emblem of the pollinator gardening movement, and the cultivars just keep coming, with expanding […]
All-America Selections has announced its AAS winners for the 2025 gardening season. AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by independent, professional, volunteer judges who grew new entries next to […]
Mulches have many positive effects on soils. In general, organic mulches conserve water, reduce weeds, improve soil quality and enhance plant growth, according to the Oregon State University Extension Service. […]
Don’t let the name “chipotle” intimidate you. A chipotle pepper is a common jalapeño that has been smoke dried. Its flavor is amazingly complex, smoky, earthy and usually only packs […]
The increasing popularity of ornamental grasses in the home landscape is fueling a drive for innovative new styles and introductions. They have many advantages. They are easy-care plants with low […]
One of the things I miss most about living in Texas is Tex-Mex food. I also miss our summertime sojourns to Colorado and trips through New Mexico that would expose […]
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 […]
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 […]
