Photo caption: When pruning, start by removing the damaged and diseased stems of shrubs and roses and wear heavy duty gloves to keep yourself free from scratches. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of foxglovesinc.com By Melinda Myers As winter fades into spring, gardeners can’t wait to get busy in the garden. Pruning, cutting back perennials and ornamental […]
Photo caption: A great day of trout fishing on Lava Lake. Photo by Greg Johnson. The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show takes off March 12-15 at the First Interstate Center and Deschutes County Fair and Events Center in Redmond. The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover cutting-edge sporting and outdoor equipment, get […]
Photo caption: Arbors can provide a beautiful framework and vertical gardening space for pole beans, melons, or squash in food gardens or serve as a support to climbing roses and flowering vines in garden beds. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs […]
Photo caption: The Self-Watering Standing Garden’s large reservoirs maximizes the time between watering. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no plantable space to garden. Use them to make planting, […]
Photo caption: Baby tears plant (Soleirolia) is safe for pets and should be grown in brighter light conditions. Photo credit: Melinda Myers, LLC By Melinda Myers You love them both – your pets and houseplants – but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house. Reduce the risk by selecting […]
Every February, savvy travelers look to the Emerald City where big savings can stack up for arts and culture lovers of all ages with Seattle Museum Month Feb. 1-29. Travelers who stay at any one of nearly 60 participating downtown Seattle hotels receive 50 percent off admission prices to more than 40 museums and cultural […]
Photo caption: Self-watering planters like the Gardener’s Revolution Light Garden make it easy to successfully grow a variety of greens or other edibles indoors. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers No matter the season, size of your garden or climate, you can inject homegrown flavor into your meals. Just clear […]
One of the pleasures of becoming a senior is finally having the time to travel. Taking vacations to new places can add excitement to your golden years. Here are some handy tips that can make your excursion more exciting. Embrace Being Lost Think of traveling to someplace new as a grand adventure. When you get […]
Photos and Story by Greg Johnson, travel writer Bob’s Red Mill produces thousands of organic, whole grain products at its Milwaukie, Oregon manufacturing and distribution plants. Bob’s Red Mill is a leader in health foods throughout the United States. They utilize “Old World” technology stone grinding mills to grind its grains at a slow speed […]
Photo caption: High Step Society on stage. When the honeyed tones of The Jazz Age meld with hottest beat drops of the new millennium, you get High Step Society’s elixir of American Electro Swing. The band performs at 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 17 during the 5th Annual Apres Ski Concert Series at The Commons in […]
