We Fought the Lawn
And the bees won

In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators. Manicured … Continue reading
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In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators. Manicured … Continue reading
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
My husband and I met in the dark and stormy winter months. When spring finally made her appearance, we were hanging out on the reg, … Continue reading
Any observant person with a garden knows that where there are flowers, there will also be bees. But bees are in trouble, and we can … Continue reading
Every year about this time, I look out at the garden that takes up a large swath of our property next to the house, and … Continue reading
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
According to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it’s too late to reverse the damage already done to the Earth’s climate. … Continue reading
It happens every year. The glory of abundant produce from our gardens and the many wonderful farms that surround us in this valley starts to … Continue reading
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
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