Winemaking ‘Round the World
An Oregon winemaker with roots in New Zealand grows award-winning sauvignon blanc and pinot noir on two continents.
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Wonderful Waterfalls to the West
It’s no surprise that the Cascade Range, to the east of Eugene, is full of dramatic, splashy waterfalls. But heading out west, to the Coast Range, reveals some hikes that are not as steep but just as scenic as their Cascadian cousins.
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Incredible Edibles – Planning a Kitchen Garden
With the arrival of spring comes a whole new set of challenges and opportunities in the garden. Now is the right time to get a kitchen herb garden and some cold-hardy plants started in containers, which are easy to move inside should frost return.
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Swap Seeds, Graft a Fruit Tree
Gardeners can learn about seeds and grafting at the volunteer-run Spring Propagation Fair March 28-29 at the Head Start/Whiteaker School in Eugene and help themselves to the event’s free seed and scion swap.
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Small Gardens, Lush Ideas
What do you see when you close your eyes and visualize your ideal small garden? In her five Lane County Home & Garden Show presentations, Melinda Myers will endeavor to help you answer that question and impart the knowledge to make it happen.
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Bets Cole In Her Studio
Bets Cole is an accomplished painter most known for her plein air landscapes. During the winter when she chooses not to paint outdoors, she works in her studio. In 2012 she embarked upon a series of 50 portraits of local professional women. Her studio is upstairs in her home on an 80-acre farm in Elmira.
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Room to Breathe in a Mid-Century Modern Home
Ellie and her husband, John, are the second owners of a 1968 home, architect-designed in the mid-century modern style. The home’s original owners, Elaine and Cecil Armes, designed the home around her Steinway grand piano. The instrument was selected for the home by Fritz Steinway himself, and in 2005 was gifted to the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance.
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The Kozy is a Tasty Spot in Eugene and on the Coast
Meals at the Kozy restaurant in Eugene are hearty and homestyle, along the lines of Marie Callender’s or Denny’s, with full breakfasts served all day. There’s no skimping on flavor or portion size, and prices are reasonable.
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Oregon Harvest Holiday
November and December are the only months of the year in which we gather expressly to be grateful for the bounty in our lives, and to share it with others. It feels even more meaningful when the meals we share celebrate local and seasonal ingredients.
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Gardening when Seasons Shift
After spending time on your yard and garden during the long and bountiful summer months, it may be tempting to toss your work gloves aside and consider your outdoor chores finished for the year. While there are some tasks that can be checked off, now is the time for planting, prep for the coming year and cleanup. We spoke with local gardening experts to find out what you can do now to be sitting pretty when next year’s growing season comes around.
