Thank Goodness for Gardens
Being locked down by the coronavirus gives gardens more meaning this season
My husband points out that while I have rarely — if ever — designed a garden without a bench in it, I almost never sit … Continue reading
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It’s About Time – June 2020
As mentioned in April, we have been paying closer than usual attention to local islands of natural features in our neighborhood. Sheltering in place allows … Continue reading
It’s About Time – May 2020
May is an energizing month for western Oregon nature lovers: lots of action every day as we ride the “slow train” through Solstice in June. … Continue reading
Stay Home, Get Dirty
People in Eugene are gardening like crazy during quarantine, boosting business for local seed and plant sellers
For Frank and Karen Morton, the owners of Wild Garden Seed Company in Philomath, April and May are normally a time to rest. In a … Continue reading
Good Garden Reads
Two new books to help the home gardener
Ooh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, well loved TV and radio host and recently retired Seattle Times columnist, has published a new book. His previous book, … Continue reading
EW’s Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
Outdoors for Quarantine Time
Way in the Woods: Navigating the outdoors in COVID-19
In this time of “Stay home, stay safe,” at least we have the outdoors. Wait! Don’t go outside! There’s too many people, it’s risky and … Continue reading
SK8R Girls
The ‘Girls of WJ’ diversify and expand Eugene’s skate scene
Skateboarders in Eugene have been able to enjoy some luxuries that put us on the map as a skateboarding town. Although you won’t find it … Continue reading
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It’s About Time – April 2020
One of the pleasures of living in Eugene is having so many charming bits of nature tucked away close to home. These little gems of … Continue reading
Gardener Power
Growing in a time of climate change
Did spring arrive a month early in Eugene this year? While it’s tough not to enjoy good, mild gardening weather in February, it makes me … Continue reading
It’s About Time – March 2019
The January column featured one of our nastiest garden pests, European red slug. It’s an exotic, invasive species. I return here to discuss another abundant, … Continue reading
It’s About Time – February 2020
February is a month that leads us into a new season. My mood gets increasingly positive when daylight creeps into the window earlier and earlier. … Continue reading
Way in the Woods: Embracing Winter
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore winter landscapes
I don’t particularly like winter. Growing up in Michigan, I remember waiting for the bus at the end of my rural driveway, shivering after trudging through … Continue reading
It’s About Time – January 2020
Everything is quiet inside our home as the new year begins. We enjoy watching birds coming to the feeders outside the window, the reward for … Continue reading