Garden Life

Call 811 Before You Dig – Don’t Miss This Critical Step Before Your Next Gardening Or Home Improvement Project

Renee ShawJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

With spring officially here, homeowners and landscape professionals alike will be reaching for their shovels to start digging projects — from planting trees and creating...

Growing an Urban Garden

Renee ShawMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest...

3 Easy Ways To Enjoy Living Color In Your Outdoor Space This Fall

Renee ShawSeptember 28, 2022September 29, 2022

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

As temperatures drop and seasons turn, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the vivid blooms you love so much in your yard....

New Oregon Retail Nursery and Garden Center Road Map Released

Renee ShawJune 20, 2022June 21, 2022

June 20, 2022June 21, 2022

The newest edition of the popular Retail Nurseries and Garden Centers Road Map is out, and available for people to order for FREE online. They...

2022 Top Garden Trends and Expert Tips for Success

Renee ShawJune 1, 2022June 2, 2022

June 1, 2022June 2, 2022

Interest in gardening continues to blossom as more people decide to exercise their green thumb and make the most of their outdoor spaces. Whether it’s...

Create a Native Plant and Rock Landscape in Your Yard

Christina ConwayJune 6, 2021July 6, 2021

June 6, 2021July 6, 2021

Butterflies and hummingbirds flit from flower to flower across your rocky landscape. Rather than fight the rocky soil, designing your garden around the rocks and...

4 Easy Ideas to Enhance Your Garden

Renee ShawJune 1, 2021June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

Gardening enthusiasm is surging thanks to our increased time at home — whether on a small-space patio or in a larger backyard. In fact, people...

How to Attract Butterflies into Your Garden

Renee ShawMay 31, 2021June 1, 2021

May 31, 2021June 1, 2021

To attract the greatest number of butterflies and have them as residents in your yard you will need to have plants that serve the needs...

Hobby Time? Outsmarting Squirrels at The Birdfeeder, The Natural Way

Renee ShawFebruary 18, 2021February 27, 2021

February 18, 2021February 27, 2021

Covid-19 caused us all to spend much more time at home, reconnecting with a welcomed resurgence of simple pleasures and fundamental pursuits, which were nearly...

Relax at Belknap Hot Springs, Lodge, and Gardens

BrianCaseyJanuary 26, 2021February 27, 2021

January 26, 2021February 27, 2021

By Sonia Isotov One of Central Oregon’s hidden jewels, Belknap Hot Springs Resort, Lodge, and Gardens is located on the McKenzie River, just past the...