It’s About Time
August brings the peak of summer in western Oregon. Most days are long and skies cloudless. High heat is not always appreciated by humans, but … Continue reading
Outdoors Archive
Do You Even SUP Bro?
Paddle board yoga takes over Alton Baker Park
Relaxing by the water sounds more tempting than working out on warm, humid summer days. Jessica Donohue, owner of YoSupBro yoga studio, has an alternative: … Continue reading
Geums Old and New
Time for some fresh plant introductions
When it comes to plant buying, I tend to be resistant to new introductions. I generally stick with varieties that have a track record in … Continue reading
It’s About Time
July is full of sunlight and day hikes
July is a month of conflicting forces that give human activity direction. Vegetable gardens are well established by now, ready for the strong growing season. … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Each solstice brings with it a change of the season, a slowing down in nature’s landscape, while the equinoxes are periods of rapid change. The … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Stars are out and fringe cup is blooming
When I step outside at bedtime and see the Big Dipper practically overhead, I know that summer is on its way. I always feel most … Continue reading
A Handful of Hardy Geraniums
Since I ranted earlier this spring about a geranium species you do not want in your garden, it seems only fair to feature some of … Continue reading
A Path Too Far
Disciples of Dirt work with local government to bring mountain biking trails to Lane County
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
Two Wheels Good
A new generation of bike enthusiasts chart a course for Eugene’s future
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
True or False?
True Solomon’s seal isn’t native
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