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Bishop’s Close Garden at Elk Rock in Portland will eventually reopen to the public, after it was purchased by descendants of founder Peter Kerr, the Oregonian/Oregonlive (Portland, Oregon) reported. The […]
Locally grown summer squash, hazelnuts and mint are top Oregon crops, and locally made farmers cheese is another standout Oregon product. All these ingredients can be sourced within a 50-mile […]
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has identified tansy ragwort (Senecea jacobaea) as its Invasive Weed of the Month for July. Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed […]
As water runs down roofs, over driveways and patios and off other impervious surfaces, it might pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes and groundwater aquifers. […]
July is the peak of summertime weather, which presents its joys as well as its challenges. Rainfall becomes scarce as temperatures rise, leading to a greater need to water lawns, […]
Whether you are looking for your dream home, wanting to build a new home or getting ready to remodel or redecorate your current home, you will find your inspiration at […]
Roses have been adored as a symbol of beauty and love for thousands of years. If you haven’t grown them yet, you might have heard they are fussy – a […]
Gardening can be accessible to everyone, if good design and practices are put into place Gardening is one of the more therapeutic things a person can do — emotionally, mentally […]
Native and climate-adapted varieties save water and add beauty to modern garden landscapes In the 1980s, the utility Denver Water coined the term “xeriscape” by combining the word “landscape” with […]
These marvelous flying mammals help control insect pests wherever they call home With a swish of his cape, Count Dracula ruined the reputation of bats forevermore. Maybe. In the 125 years since […]
