Category Archives: Gardening
Shades of Green in the Garden
Walking through the garden this time of year the evergreens are the stars. Green is [...]
Feb
Spots of Color in the Landscape
In the wintertime our landscape is filled with different shades of evergreens that never cease [...]
Dec
People & Plants Don’t Like Soggy Feet!
People & Plants Don’t Like Soggy Feet! Normally, if I don’t pull on my muck [...]
Dec
Plants Made for the Northwest!
Plants Made for the Northwest! Our world has changed rapidly over the past year. We [...]
Nov
A Season of Glorious Color
Autumn is the season where the growing is winding down, however, there is still plenty [...]
Oct
A Peace of Mind for Your Plants
Words cannot express the overwhelming feelings of wildfire damage. I am heart-broken over the destruction [...]
Sep
Crape Myrtle
“Ecology is the study of relationships among organisms and between organisms and their surroundings, let [...]
Aug
Herbs: The Spice of Life
When I was a kid, I found myself scampering around my grandmother’s garden and snacking [...]
Jul
Water Conservation in the Garden
Only 2.5% of the total water supply is fresh water on earth available for our [...]
Jun
Deer Resistant Plants
A DELIGHTFUL GARDEN “Help! The deer are eating everything in sight!” Fear not, there are [...]
May
Flowering Vines in Bloom
It rained recently as I wandered through the neighborhoods of Eugene and Springfield and a [...]
Mar
Winter Blooms & Bulbs
Flowers Brighten Our Day A bouquet of flowers brings a smile to everyone, especially in [...]
Jan
Vibrant Maples in the Garden
As a gentle breeze whispers leaves flutter to the ground in autumn. As I stroll [...]
Oct
A Walk With Natives
A peaceful walk through some my favorite gardens and you’ll find year-round interest, from lush [...]
Jun