Photo caption: The flowers of Globemaster allium are the size of bowling balls atop sturdy, three-foot-tall stems. Photo credit: Longfield Gardens By Melinda Myers Short or tall, big or small, ornamental alliums are a treat for flower gardeners and for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Plant the bulbs in fall and enjoy months of colorful […]
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes will perform their Latin music, jazz, cabaret and cinema score musical arrangements at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 to the stage of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia. Pink Martini’s “little orchestra” draws inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s and crosses genres […]
Photo caption: Hummingbirds feed on mosquitoes, other insects as well as flower nectar and feeders. Photo credit: Melinda Myers, LLC By Melinda Myers It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by […]
Photo caption: Look for a hose trolley that is sturdy and topple-resistant yet lightweight and maneuverable to make watering easy. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Proper watering is key to gardening success, but untangling and dragging heavy hoses across the yard, smashing delicate flowers and young vegetable plants […]
The 24th Annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival June 19-21, 2020 in Sunriver has something for everyone including the 72.3 BEASTMAN, Olympic & Ultra-Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K/10K, 28K & 50K Trail Run, Bike Tours & Kids Races. Each year, during the last weekend in June, thousands of athletes, their family and friends, […]
Photo cutline: Margarita is an early-blooming tulip variety that produces stunning deep purple to violet double blossoms. Photo credit: Longfield-Gardens.com By Melinda Myers Celebrate the National Garden Bureau’s Year of the Tulip in a big way by planting double flowered tulip varieties this fall for a showy display next spring. Flower arrangers love the […]
Today, visitors are seeking travel destinations with tour operators and experiences that respect the local environment. The community of Juneau offers both with a number of tour operators and attractions committed to environmentally-friendly practices, making it a sought-after destination following the rising trend of sustainable tourism. Gastineau Guiding Company made a commitment to practice sustainable […]
Burning Cat, a tabletop carnival of oversized games, comics and two-story tall cat monsters, purrs its way into Portland May 16-17 at the Oregon Convention Center. It’s game night distilled into a weekend of creative amusements and hairy fireballs. Brought to you by the creators of Exploding Kittens and The Oatmeal. For information: Visit website
Photo caption: The Infamous Stringdusters. Subaru WinterFest will hit the slopes April 3-5 of Mount Bachelor with live music and winter activities. The one-of-a-kind concert and mountain lifestyle tour is where skiers, snowboarders, friends and families come together to share their love for all things winter. Subaru WinterFest Presented by Harman Kardon® features live music, […]
Volcano! Mount St. Helens in Art will take place Feb. 8-May 17 at the Portland Art Museum. Marking the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, this exhibition explores the overwhelming power of nature and the epic cycles of volcanic destruction and regeneration with stunning photographs, paintings and drawings of the mountain from […]
