Photo caption: Ticks, including the black legged tick, often gain access through pant legs or shirttails and crawl up looking for a place to settle in and feed. Photo credit: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS, Bugwood.org By Melinda Myers You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add […]
By Greg Johnson, travel writer Shevlin Park is ideal for hiking, nature walking, picnicking and views of scenic Tumalo Creek. The 652-acre park, located just four miles from downtown Bend, features several trails as well as three developed picnic sites. The scenic Shevlin Park Loop Trail crosses one of several foot bridges over the scenic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
With winter weather making its presence known, many outdoor enthusiasts are itching to plan their next ski trip. Before you take off on your epic ski adventure, it is important that you plan your trip wisely. Here are three ways to get the most out of your ski trip so that you enjoy your time […]
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, […]
