Classic Jam
Equal parts sugar and fruit for real old-fashioned jam
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
Outdoors Archive
Best Potted Plants (For) Ever
Large pots lead to long plant lives
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
Hiking Lane County In 2021, Remembering 2020
There is much to explore as forests recover from the wildfires of a year ago
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
It’s About Time – May 2021
With the flood of spring growth, this is an excellent time to wander in the woods, walking favorite trails slowly and quietly, paying attention to … Continue reading
Lane County’s Treasure Hunters
A local metal detecting club searches for underground items and helps return lost things to community members
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
May is Bike Month
Are you bored with the pandemic restrictions? Who isn’t? Hop on a bike for some social-distance exercise and to get to know Eugene and Springfield … Continue reading
On Top of the World
Featuring various terrains, Oakridge’s new disc golf course is one of the best ways to spend your day
Fingers wrapped around the lip of my disc, I squint my eyes to focus on the target. It’s one of those days that can convert … Continue reading
It’s About Time – April 2021
Our transition from rainy season through spring to summer is not a steady process. This past rainy season was never interrupted with winter in the … Continue reading
Forget Farm Simulator, it’s time to grow for real
For the first two years of high school, I was active in Future Farmers of America. During that time, I raised two hogs, competed in … Continue reading
Bees, Birds & Beetles
Promote biodiversity with safe environmental practices in the home garden
Grim news: According to a 2019 study, bird populations in the U.S. and around the world have diminished by at least 30 percent since 1970. … Continue reading