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Outdoors

Perennial Power

What to plant when it comes to the flowering plants that return each year

Gardening 3 days ago

April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading →

Nearby BLM Forests 

Enjoying and protecting our backyard forests and old growth

Outdoors 3 weeks ago

Tucked away amid clearcuts and logging roads in the Coburg Hills outside Eugene, the McGowan Creek Environmental Education Area is an ideal spot to wander … Continue reading →

Spring: Nesting Season for Birds 

Enjoy the family drama as birds mate and raise youngsters

Gardening 1 month ago

by Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe … Continue reading →

The Right Way

Planting trees and shrubs

Gardening 1 month ago

By Alby Thoumsin Even if my favorite time of year to plant is late fall through the winter, it appears that the mood to plant … Continue reading →

Hiking the South Willamette Trail 

Trump’s threat to public lands hit home in the forests out Hwy 58

Outdoors 2 months ago

In the winter months, it’s often best to look for hikes at lower elevations and close to home unless you’re set up to deal with … Continue reading →

Native Needs

Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species

Gardening 2 months ago

By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty  This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading →

Make the Most of Winter!

The cold months are still hot for gardening

Gardening 3 months ago

Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading →

Wildlife and Hiking at Cape Perpetua

Yes, you can see wild animals even in Oregon’s cold wet winter weather

Outdoors 3 months ago

Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded … Continue reading →

Ideal Lake Lodge

Snowshoe from Odell’s rustic lodge and eat a veggie burger with bacon

Outdoors 4 months ago

I like to camp in the snow. My wife, Janell, is OK with a bit of snowshoeing, but she’d rather camp by a lodge fireplace, … Continue reading →

Birds in Winter 

Feeding and survival for Oregon’s year-round birds

Gardening 5 months ago

By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and insects attract birds. If you are new … Continue reading →

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