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It’s one of those rare sunny spring Oregon days as I’m cruising downtown Eugene on an e-bike from Electric Avenue Sports. The sun is shining … Continue reading
Any observant person with a garden knows that where there are flowers, there will also be bees. But bees are in trouble, and we can … Continue reading
Oregon’s central coast — from Florence to Coos Bay — was once a vast expanse of moving sand 40 miles long and up to three … Continue reading
Every year about this time, I look out at the garden that takes up a large swath of our property next to the house, and … Continue reading
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
People who enjoy living in the Pacific Northwest perk up when the rains begin. Now that drought conditions are increasing every year, the return of … Continue reading
According to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it’s too late to reverse the damage already done to the Earth’s climate. … Continue reading
It’s a warm spring day at Alton Baker Park. Trees are blossoming and a small breeze drifts through an empty field of grass. But local … Continue reading
It happens every year. The glory of abundant produce from our gardens and the many wonderful farms that surround us in this valley starts to … Continue reading
My birthday in mid-August has always signaled when the Himalayan blackberries reach peak production. If I hadn’t been out to pick berries by then, it … Continue reading
Finding a cool spot to relax and commune with nature can take a little searching in urban landscapes. Many parks in Eugene have small patches … Continue reading
I grew up in England with a yard loaded with fruit and a mother who was a bit of an overachiever in the jam department. Perhaps … Continue reading
Most gardeners know that when it comes to container gardening, large pots are best: for the plants, for the caregiver and for visual impact. Nice … Continue reading
Fire-burned forest landscapes are not the first hiking destinations that jump to mind for many people. Forest fires tend to elicit feelings of pain and … Continue reading