Melontinis provide a fruity splash of flavor
Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew remind me of summer. Laying in my hammock, enjoying the birds, and having drinks before dinner. Yeah, that’s what I like to do during […]
Garden Gallery Ironworks founder inspired optimism
If ever there was an optimist, it was Don Sprague, founder and owner of Don Sprague Sales and Garden Gallery Iron Works in Hubbard, Oregon. Don was well known throughout […]
What to do in the garden in August
Even as the days shorten precipitously during the onward march to fall equinox, August heat is still a threat. Hydrate and stay cool! But when temperatures stay reasonable, your garden […]
Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad: best of both worlds
I always anticipate the arrival of those large cardboard pallets at the grocery store with the large stickers heralding the arrival of Eastern Oregon’s sweet slice of life. The Hermiston […]
Celebrate art, food, lavender at Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
Spend a relaxing day enjoying art, music, food and the scent of all things lavender at the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St., […]
World Forestry Center has summer programs for entire family
Spend the summer connecting you and your family to forests by attending one of the many Discovery Museum programs at the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. Children and families […]
Master Gardeners discuss integrated pest management principles for home gardens
Now that you’ve got your garden planted, the bugs have taken notice. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) principles in your home garden to keep the garden pests […]
Trees For All Public Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Looking for something different for the entire family to do on a Sunday? Join Hoyt Arboretum’s Trees For All Public Tours the first Sunday of every month. The free guided […]
Front-yard shrubs that will stay true to size
With today’s smaller home lot sizes, density of homes and postage-stamp sized yards, choosing front-yard shrubs that won’t outgrow their spaces can be a challenge. But nurseries are meeting this […]
Spice up Sunday brunch with Migas
Sundays are for slowing down, catching your breath and taking a moment to just enjoy … whatever. One of our family Sunday traditions when we lived in Fort Worth, Texas, […]