My mom has always been a good gardener. Unfortunately, we moved around a bit, and half the time we actually live in military housing where her gardening was confined to inside plants. After I left for college, however, they retired a spacious property in the northwest and when I visited them I was introduced to a new [...]
You know how you can live in an area for a long time and never get out do your own town? I actually have done a lot of northwest Oregon, but there are some things still on the “to-see” list. This summer I finally got out to check off two more of Portland’s landmarks. Just [...]
In a world full of so much stress, it’s not surprising that lavender is so popular. There are lavender soaps, perfumes, dried wreaths and fresh bouquets. At a restuarant in Portland last month, I had a lavender lemon drop, and lavender lemonade is a tasty treat in the heat of summer. And of course, lavender has a starring [...]
I fell in love with my weed whacker again. I first fell in love when we lived in the ‘burbs. With my Black and Decker 9″ Cordless GrassHog Trimmer Edger, I ruled my garden. I could get a nice neat line on my yard. I could keep the grass away from my flowers. I could [...]