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Oregon is, indisputably, a mountain biking destination. With more than 2,000 miles of world-class trails spread to almost every corner the state, some might even … Continue reading
For the past several decades, since the great hippie invasion of the ’60s, Eugene has enjoyed a reputation as being one of the most progressive … Continue reading
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, host Meerah Powell talks with local biking advocate Brad Foster about a piece he wrote for the Weekly on how the state of cycling in Eugene has become a failure. Foster debunks Eugene’s “bike-friendliness,” talks about comparisons with other cities in the Pacific Northwest and posits some ideas of how we can start improving. Make sure to grab a print issue of Eugene Weekly in its little red boxes every Thursday or check us out online at www.eugeneweekly.com.
At a plant sale last year I found some nice specimens of Solomon’s seal wrongly placed on a table reserved for Oregon native plants. And … Continue reading
Eugene is a cycling failure and has been for nearly a decade. How can that be? We have bike lanes and buffered bike lanes. We … Continue reading
April and May are the two busiest months in the annual cycle of native Oregon herbs and shrubs. Changes are fast and dramatic, spurred by … Continue reading
In response to my March column about the scourge of shining geranium, local resident Alan Van Zuuk has provided more detail on how to control … Continue reading
Years ago a chiropractor who was into nutrition told me that salads should be composed of at least nine ingredients. Or was it seven? Plain … Continue reading
A small but perniciously invasive plant is headed to a yard near you. And trust me, this is not a plant you want in your own … Continue reading
Although spring does not begin officially until Equinox in March, Eugeneans might well pronounce that spring begins on Lunar New Year, Feb. 16, this year. … Continue reading