It’s About Time
Equinox is not just a day that signals the official change of season, it is an alert that the hours from sunrise to sunset versus … Continue reading
Outdoors Archive
It’s About Time
One of the signature indicators of climate change in action is a sudden occurrence of unexpected, severe weather. The foot and a half of snow … Continue reading
Backyard Fruit
Curl up with a book on planting bare-root trees
I’ve always been a fan of regional gardening books, so Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest: How to Grow Abundant, Organic Fruit … Continue reading
It’s About Time – February 2019
A bright, sunny day recently offered a great “Duck Watching Day.” It’s a day when almost all of the regular winter residents can be seen … Continue reading
It’s About Time – January 2019
Global warming tends to manifest its effects in the form of droughts that dry our forest trees, especially Douglas fir, and cause bigger forest fires … Continue reading
Heavenly Hellebores
Hellebores help early-rising bees
If there are healthy honeybee hives in your neighborhood, you may spot the occasional intrepid worker bee venturing out on any sun-warmed afternoon as early … Continue reading
It’s About Time – December 2018
The rainy season has swept in at last, bringing happiness to the mosses and ferns that grow on the branches of the deciduous trees. It … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Gardeners need to pay attention to winterizing the watering system. Now that the rainy season seems to have begun in earnest, it’s time to drain … Continue reading
Do Yourself a Fava
(See what we did there?)
Here’s why you should consider growing fava beans: They are protein-rich and tasty, and you are likely to eat more fava beans if you grow … Continue reading
It’s About Time – October 2018
Forest fires give me a sense of unease. Even where there are no fires, the woods are so dry that there is a smell in … Continue reading