Callistemonor Bottlebrush is a genus that we have special interest in at Xera. They may be ubiquitous in California and through out zone 9 – where two red varieties dominate.Callistemon citrinus ‘Splendens’ Zn9a andCallistemon viminalisZn9b. Neither of these large shrubs, small trees are suff...
I first noticed these “beauties” in 2009; our neighbors had them, and we had a few as well. That year I didn’t do much gardening until later spring due to having a broken foot, so they were a mere blip on the garden radar. That fall, we planted numerous tulips in the part of...
3518 NE 81st Ave Portland, Oregon, 97213 Roseway jewel box! Lovingly maintained and updated by the... Just Sold: Happy in Hawthorne Yascha Noonberg 1305 SE 41ST AVE Portland, OR 97214 This charming craftsman bungalow sits at the corner of... ...
Perched atop a grassy hill, the vineyard offers sweeping views of the surrounding area, including Luscher Farm, an urban farm-cum-park with walking paths and gardening plots. Take the loop through the farm and over Cooks Butte for a vigorous walk, keeping an eye out for blackberries when ...
and Satisfaction| A Phenomenological Study of Urban Gardening in PortlandOregon PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Wayne Wakeland WikoffRobin ReneNonmarket activities such as gardening and cooking are often correlated with increased well-being and happiness. Additionally, nonmarket, casual activities such as gardening...
The Lowdown The 64-acre Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi, with dozens of species including headliners like lions, polar bears, and elephants. Pro Tip Get there right when the zoo opens. You’ll have a better chance scoring a parking space (the zoo is also right ...
Gardening with Pacific Northwest Native Plants:10 a.m.-noon. Learn about the native plants that thrive in the Northwest and how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N....
She purchased a condominium in the Stadium neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, years ago when she was searching the United States for a pied-à-terre. She identifies as queer and has a daughter who is a person of color. Laura talks about the addiction and mental illness crises she regularly ...
Materialism, Personal Food Projects, and Satisfaction: A Phenomenological Study of Urban Gardening in Portland, Oregon.Nonmarket activities such as gardening and cooking are often correlated with increased well-being and happiness. Additionally, nonmarket, casual activities such as gardening and food ...