Category Archives: Inspiration

Winter Blooms & Bulbs

Flowers Brighten Our Day A bouquet of flowers brings a smile to everyone, especially in [...]

Natural Holiday Décor

Silver bells, silver bells, it’s Christmas time! The tune lingers in the air, the lights [...]

A Tribute to Oregon

A Tribute to Oregon written by Karen Smith, Lane Forest Products Plant Specialist Oregon State [...]

Vibrant Maples in the Garden

As a gentle breeze whispers leaves flutter to the ground in autumn. As I stroll [...]

5 Late Summer Hummingbird Attractors

A hummingbird’s brain is 4.2% of its body weight, this could be the reason they [...]

Landscaping Makeover on a Budget

Take your yard from drab to fabulous on a budget! You don’t need a ton [...]

Eugene Home and Garden Show 2017

“Where did you get that Bucket?!?”

How Soil Makes You Happy: The Effects of Soil on the Human Brain

As gardeners we already know that playing in the dirt is possibly the best and [...]

How to Plant a Terrarium

  With the rain and cold that are inevitable through the winter months in the [...]

The Magic of Mulching

Mulching has magical abilities, but I bet you didn’t know that.

A Story on How NOT to Get Rid of Gophers

As I reflect on my life, there is a treasure-trove of fond memories from the [...]

They Say It’s Better to Give Than Receive

They say it is better to give than receive.

A Bit of Inspiration – The Lane Forest Courtyard Gardens

Every now and then we all need some inspiration.

Getting Creative with Your Lawn

Need ideas for ground cover?