Thank Goodness for Gardens
Being locked down by the coronavirus gives gardens more meaning this season
My husband points out that while I have rarely — if ever — designed a garden without a bench in it, I almost never sit … Continue reading
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Stay Home, Get Dirty
People in Eugene are gardening like crazy during quarantine, boosting business for local seed and plant sellers
For Frank and Karen Morton, the owners of Wild Garden Seed Company in Philomath, April and May are normally a time to rest. In a … Continue reading
Good Garden Reads
Two new books to help the home gardener
Ooh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, well loved TV and radio host and recently retired Seattle Times columnist, has published a new book. His previous book, … Continue reading
EW’s Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
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
Outdoors for Quarantine Time
Way in the Woods: Navigating the outdoors in COVID-19
In this time of “Stay home, stay safe,” at least we have the outdoors. Wait! Don’t go outside! There’s too many people, it’s risky and … Continue reading
Inside Out
Channel your outdoor energy for these indoor options
Now that the sun is out somewhat more regularly, we have to resist the urge to act like Floridians and take over a beach. And … Continue reading
Kidz Rock Music & Arts Festival
The kids are fine. They just need to break out of the tedium of a pandemic-driven lockdown. Don’t we all? The Music Education & Performing … Continue reading
It’s Fun to Work Out at the YMCA
Eugene’s YMCA offers its members and the public a variety of online classes
With classes ranging from chair fitness to flow yoga to boot camp, the Eugene Family YMCA has something for everyone. Kim Miller, director of health … Continue reading
Intensify Your Workout
Turn COVID-19 into CrossFit-20 with CrossFit Intensify
CrossFit Intensify general manager and head trainer Colin Schoonover says the gym’s ultimate goal has always been to bring health and fitness to the local … Continue reading
A Present Window
Vista Wellness Center has free yoga and mindfulness for everyone
The Vista Wellness Center is offering free online yoga classes via Zoom for every age and body type. These webinars focus on mindfulness and movement. … Continue reading