Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’m getting more and more excited every day. One thing that I like to do to pass the time and get my kids involved is to make some of my favorite Thanksgiving crafts. Here are some of my favorite crafts that I have found over the years. My kids and…
Question: I couldn’t resist purchasing some potted chrysanthemums from the local store to use in my fall decor, but I haven’t a clue how to care for them. Can I plant them after they’re done blooming, or just throw them away?
Exercising while pregnant has been a topic of debate for many years. In the past, pregnant women were encouraged to stop their exercise programs altogether with concerns of how it affected their growing babies.
Question: I would like to grow my own garlic. When is the best time to plant and what are your recommended techniques for growing a successful crop?
Question: I love a lush garden with over-flowing, brightly-colored flowers but most of my yard is very shady. Is this look hopeless?
We can lose what’s most valuable in the midst of our pursuit of our dreams.
About 40 young children and teens gather at the Roseburg Salvation Army on Tuesday afternoons to take part in an array of after-school programs.
Question: I’ve noticed a white powdery substance on several of my plants, including the roses and some of my large, established shrubs. It’s on the buds and leaves, some of which are turning yellow and falling off. Can you tell me what it is and how to control it?
I love surprises. I love to walk into a room and see the unexpected. All of my favorite birthdays growing up and into adulthood include some form of surprise.
Question: I love tulips and daffodils and all the color they bring to springtime, but I live in an apartment with no yard, only a deck. Is it possible to plant spring bulbs in containers?
Editor’s Note: With summer closing in, we sought out a local cleaning pro to educate us on how to prep our homes for hunkering in for fall and winter season. Check out the great info (and available services) from Jenny Barton of Clean Space Cleaning Service, a Douglas County Family mom herself.
Question: Our strawberry plants were not very productive this year. What can I do to improve our strawberry beds for next year?
Editor’s Note: We sought out a local health expert at one of the places parents can often, and not so willingly, find themselves during the dreaded cold and flu season. Soak in these helpful tips shared from Jennifer Bodenhamer, doctor of osteopathic medicine and emergency medicine physician…
Did you know that Oregon is home to 65 species of native trees? From the coast to the Cascades, valleys to deserts, our landscape is blanketed with a beautifully rich assortment of trees. With 30 species of conifers and 35 species of broadleaved trees, it can take a person a lifetime to lear…
Question: Over the past five to 10 years it seems like summer lacks the occasional showers of previous decades, and the dry period seems to be getting longer each year. Because of this trend, I would like to plant more drought-tolerant trees in my landscape. Can you tell me the name of sever…
