Some eye-catching shrubs are stars in the garden
Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine. Doing so is often a regular item on my calendar, especially during the spring and summer […]
Al’s Garden & Home opens pop-up in Bend
Fans of Al’s Garden & Home who live in Bend can rejoice. The retail nursery is bringing the color, quality and expertise that fans have come to love about them […]
You don’t need a fancy smoker to make smoked trout mousse
I first tasted smoked trout when we lived in Baltimore. At a farmers’ market near our home, owners of the Metropol Café had a booth where they served all kinds […]
Refresh your spring garden color palette with some bold options
Are you old enough to remember when orange was the outcast color on the color wheel? That was the mauve-and-gray era of the ’80s that spilled over into the garden. […]
Go vegan with tasty and hearty Tex-Mex deconstructed enchiladas
Whether you’re a vegan by choice or simply looking to mix up your meals with something that’s lighter, healthier, tastier and a departure from your daily routine, it’s sometimes daunting […]
New cascading Hydrangea provide new options for hanging baskets and containers
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® has released the Fairytrail® series of Cascade Hydrangeas® that provide more options for home gardeners. Unlike traditional mophead or panicle hydrangeas, these varieties feature dramatically trailing stems […]
Your passport to gardens less traveled
Oregon has an abundance of natural beauties across the state, including public gardens. Among the more famous are the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, The Oregon Garden in Silverton, […]
Tasty steamers hit the spot
Dinner doesn’t always have to be a big production. Sometimes the simplest dishes can be as satisfying as a gourmet production, with less effort to boot. We’re blessed with an […]
A comprehensive guide to boxwood
Boxwood (Buxus), sometimes referred to as box tree, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that’s been a landscape staple for many, many years. In fact, it’s one of the oldest-known garden […]
The Clematis connection
If you love Clematis vines, the Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm Park in West Linn, Oregon, is a charming gem well worth a visit for gardeners. The place delights […]