The Right Way
Planting trees and shrubs
By Alby Thoumsin Even if my favorite time of year to plant is late fall through the winter, it appears that the mood to plant … Continue reading
Outdoors
Hiking the South Willamette Trail
Trump’s threat to public lands hit home in the forests out Hwy 58
In the winter months, it’s often best to look for hikes at lower elevations and close to home unless you’re set up to deal with … Continue reading
Native Needs
Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading
Make the Most of Winter!
The cold months are still hot for gardening
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading
Wildlife and Hiking at Cape Perpetua
Yes, you can see wild animals even in Oregon’s cold wet winter weather
Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded … Continue reading
Ideal Lake Lodge
Snowshoe from Odell’s rustic lodge and eat a veggie burger with bacon
I like to camp in the snow. My wife, Janell, is OK with a bit of snowshoeing, but she’d rather camp by a lodge fireplace, … Continue reading
Birds in Winter
Feeding and survival for Oregon’s year-round birds
By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and insects attract birds. If you are new … Continue reading
Back to Bagby
The state’s most popular hot springs is getting better
The trailhead host for Bagby Hot Springs has to be tough and yet genial. Mona Pearson fits the bill. If you thought Lane County’s Terwilliger … Continue reading
Creating a Healthy Garden
Get some help from fellow gardeners and create native habitat
Six years ago, my sweetie and I moved from a home with a very diverse and interesting garden in the South Hills to a more … Continue reading
Magic River
Hike to springs on the Metolius
It seems like magic: The Metolius River emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the base of an old volcano in Central Oregon. … Continue reading