The bike path along I-5 near the Gateway overpass is both stunningly noisy, and stunningly beautiful, thanks to the roses planted along the path.

Typically, April Showers bring May vegetables, but this year keeping recently planted beds damp has been difficult. The dry air evaporates any water you put on before the seeds have time to germinate.

If you have the space to keep something that might be needed down the road, store it and pass it on. Your friends - and the Earth will thank you.

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.