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 […]
Get a jump on controlling garden slugs
Just when you think your garden work is done for the season, out crawl those pesky slugs. If you want to avoid the spring onslaught of baby slugs, you’ve got […]
Heavenly – and colorful – bamboo
With new cultivars in the works and year-round coloring, Nandina has taken root. By Jon Bell They can be a fiery red, a pretty pink or a deep, dark burgundy. […]
USPS releases stunning new floral stamps
Plant and flower lovers can add a touch of garden elegance to their correspondence with a series of new stamps now available from the U.S. Postal Service. The stamps showcase […]
Farmington Gardens has fall events for the entire family
The activities lineup this fall at Farmington Gardens in Beaverton has something for the kids in the family as well as parents. Kids can learn to create a beautiful, twinkling […]
Get into fall fun at area harvest festivals
The end of summer is almost here and you can almost feel the fall chill in the morning air. It’s that time of year to celebrate the harvest season with […]
Tomatoes gone wild: Introducing the Tomatini
With the recent heat waves, I’ve noticed that my neighbors’ tomatoes are going gangbusters. I love tomatoes and relish the time of year that local tomatoes, especially heirloom tomatoes, are […]
Learn how to build a bioswale or rain garden
Bioswales help manage storm water, remove pollutants and filter sediment. Besides helping to keep our rivers and streams clean, they also attract wildlife and provide a habitat for insects. In […]
New plants help homeowners create urban habitats for critters
Even the smallest action can create powerful change, starting with the plants we choose to grow. To an animal or bird, a single shrub or grass can be a winter […]