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 […]
Put fallen leaves to good use with tips from Morton Arboretum
Don’t let your fallen leaves go to the landfill. Instead, the Morton Arboretum recommends that you use them to nourish your gardens this autumn. According to the arboretum’s expert Plant […]
Sogetsu Portland Fall Show highlights Japanese floral designs
Local artists from the Sogetsu Portland Branch will create a wide range of styles of Ikebana from basic to abstract for the Sogetsu Portland Fall Show at the Portland Japanese […]
Salem nursery owner celebrates the courage of Olivia Newton-John with a special iris
When Thomas Johnson was 8, his mother gave him the record “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John. Even at that young age, the song, the music, and the lyrics […]
Peachy Whiskey BBQ Braised Chicken
I stumbled upon the Queener Fruit Farm in Scio more than 10 years ago after getting lost in the area heading somewhere else. They specialize in apples, peaches, black currants, red […]
Expand your knowledge at the Pollinator Symposium
Interested in learning more about attracting pollinators to your garden? Join Marion County Master Gardeners for a Pollinator Symposium from 9 a.m.−4 p.m. Saturday, October 19 at the Scottish Rite […]
New evergreen varieties offer alternatives to the popular boxwood
On the West Coast, boxwood is still the most popular hedging plant, but more and more gardeners are looking to evergreen alternatives that don’t face the same pest and disease […]
Fall grasses bring colorful magic to the garden
Mums aren’t the only plants that add color to your autumn garden. The plant experts at Monrovia (a wholesale nursery based in California with a large operation in Dayton, Oregon) […]
Get inspired at Lane County Home Improvement Show
Get some great ideas for your 2025 home and garden improvement projects and explore more than 200 home and garden exhibits at the Lane County Home Improvement Show, presented by […]
A delicious pâté with a distinctly Oregon flair
I’ve always had a fascination with pâté. There are so many variations, from dense to creamy, but they all have that rich flavor in common. You can also make pâté […]