Labor of Love
From blue pinot to sheep tended vines at Antiquum Farm
Sitting 15 miles west of Junction City, Antiquum Farm bursts with life. In the spring, this gorgeous site, nestled in the foothills of the Coast … Continue reading
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Urban Wine Hike
A guide to downtown wine tastings
For lots of people, wine tasting means driving long distances to the countryside to bucolic wineries like King Estate or LaVelle Vineyards. But in the … Continue reading
A System of Neglect
Long-term care facilities across Oregon abuse residents and fail to meet standards
She moved into River Grove Memory Care in Lane County in October of 2016, needing a little more rehabilitation and care before she could go … Continue reading
It’s About Time
It's too cloudy to stargaze
Stargazing has been tough for the past few months. Precipitation is the culprit, with a new record set for the number of rainy days this … Continue reading
Cork Disease
The scoop on screw caps
Wine has been around for 7,500 to 10,000 years — scientists dither — probably starting with the harvest of wild grapes. The juice fermented and, … Continue reading
Weed is More Than the Money
Punk rock legend Henry Rollins talks about marijuana’s checkered past
Getting into the marijuana business shouldn’t be just about making a quick buck, according to legendary punk rocker and entertainer Henry Rollins. He says getting … Continue reading
Paper Trail
RAW rolling papers dominate Eugene-Springfield pot shops
Walk into a Eugene dispensary to purchase one of their house-rolled joints and ask the clerk what brand of rolling paper they used. More likely … Continue reading
A Goldmine of Natives
Upcoming plant sale is a treasure trove
Don’t miss a golden opportunity to pick up some locally sourced native plants while supporting the efforts of the Friends of Buford Park and Mount … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Blooming has been delayed by our cold winter
With the vernal equinox just passed, lengthening days coupled with warmer temperatures means the rapid appearance of first blooms on the wildflowers of the Willamette … Continue reading
Warming Wines
Beyond the northern Willamette Valley
Across the wine-y world, Oregon is recognized for its cool climate, hugely hospitable to growing the pinot noir grape, considered by many wine-lovers to be … Continue reading