Bird Feed
Birds in the Willamette Valley settle in for winter
By Barbara Gleason November marks the end of many bird species’ migrations as they settle into their winter environs. Some birds must recover from the … Continue reading
Gardening
Leave the Leaves
And leave most everything else, too
We had our first significant rainfall the first part of September, signaling (possibly) the beginning of the end of the dry months that are an … Continue reading
Pollinators, Love and Free Plants
Late summer flowers are workhorses in the garden
By Cynthia Lafferty Greetings fellow plant lovers! As summer wanes and we earnestly wait for fall rains, let’s look at some of our summer and … Continue reading
Think Spring!
Yes, spring seems so far away, but not for the gardeners!
Now is the time to think about new plantings, especially flower bulbs. Longtime gardening columnist Rachel Foster gives us the best bulb catalogues to order … Continue reading
Where are the Birds?
It’s not the summer doldrums, but dietary needs of bird babies that reduce feeder counts this time of year
By Dan and Barbara Gleason Summer always brings change to bird activity and the variety of birds in your backyard. Bird activity in yards, especially … Continue reading
Healthy Soil
Start with good soil to grow good plants
By Alby Thoumsin In my work as an arborist, a large portion of what I do is consult with tree owners and talk about the … Continue reading
Small Changes
Help bring more birds and butterflies home
By Barbara Bryson “Look, a towhee!” the homeowner exclaimed, indicating the red-eyed, orange-and-black bird kicking leaves around under her dense shrubs. “Now that we’re leaving … Continue reading
Perennial Power
What to plant when it comes to the flowering plants that return each year
April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading
Spring: Nesting Season for Birds
Enjoy the family drama as birds mate and raise youngsters
by Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe … Continue reading
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