Photo caption: Raised pollinator garden beds can easily be added to any landscape. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company. By Melinda Myers You don’t need a prairie or large lot to attract and support pollinators. A meadow or informal, formal and even container gardens can bring in bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to help […]
Hopefully, dogs and people will get to explore the trails to Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint again this summer. The butte, located in east Bend, offers panoramic views of the high desert and Oregon mountain peaks. Currently, COVID-19 has forced closure of the viewpoint. All Oregon state parks were closed March 23 until further notice. […]
Photo cutline: Sarah Bernhardt peony, introduced in 1906, is one of the world’s most popular peonies. Photo credit: photo courtesy of Longfield-Gardens.com. By Melinda Myers Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like habit […]
Photo caption: Mosquitoes serve as a carrier in the spread of certain diseases, including West Nile, Saint Louis Encephalitis, Zika and other mosquito-vectored diseases. Photo credit: photo courtesy of James Gathany CDC. by Melinda Myers Don’t let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some […]
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 […]
DogPAC in Central Oregon is reminding dog owners to give others space on trails if you are out adventuring and to hold off on petting others’ dogs during the current coronavirus turmoil. DogPAC also advises dog walkers to clean up after their pet this spring. “It’s understandable if you miss a pile in a blizzard, […]
Photo caption: After surviving brutal winter and summer conditions, Echinacea Sombrero® Baja Burgundy, a 2020 All-America Selections winner, continued to produce flowers midsummer to frost during a three-year plant trial. Photo credit: photo courtesy of All-America Selection. by Melinda Myers Fill your gardens with beautiful plants that produce an abundance of seeds the birds will […]
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Photo caption: Blooming colors illuminate Jake Bestgen’s “Stargazer” image. Photographer Jake Bestgen is passionate about capturing his many Pacific Northwest landscape and floral arrangements. “Until just recently, my work has remained in the archives of my computer,” says Bestgen, a Vancouver, Washington resident. “I recently decided to print and frame some of my photos and […]
by Melinda Myers Growing on a deck or balcony is a great way to bring the garden to your backdoor. You can attract butterflies and hummingbirds into easy view and grow edibles within close reach when cooking. For some, it may be the only available space to garden. Make the most of every square foot […]
