Chase off the chills with a New Mexican-inspired soup
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Allison Inn and Spa’s Butternut Squash Soup
Our first Thanksgiving in Oregon in 2002 was a downcast one. We had just arrived from Baltimore, Maryland and knew nobody. Our closest relatives were thousands of miles away from […]