The sounds of spring have changed, and not because they need to. The mechanization of landscaping has removed the rake, broom, and hand lawnmower from our vocabulary, and replaced them with blowers, power mowers, and string trimmers.

Trees provide benefits above and beyond the fruit and rope swing tying sites a tree can provide.

When it comes to pruning your fruit and ornamental trees, whatever you like to do is fine - almost.

People complaining about torn tea bags, and buying the brands with stronger bags have pushed us away from plain old paper, and into plastic reinforced tea bags.

You can enjoy pears for months if you're willing to branch out and plant a new variety or two - or three.

To help curb food waste, when offered those leftovers from holiday parties- take them!

Lane County's first Free Compost Day event of 2024 is on Nov. 10, part of the Willamette Farm & Food Coalition's "Fill Your Pantry" event.

The biggest water user in the house may surprise you: it's your toilet.

Spring is typically planting time, but right now may be a good time to think about things you want to grow next year.

Using plastic bags more than once can dramatically cut your plastic use, while enhancing your health at the same time.