Clotheslines: Because It’s Almost Summer
By Nancy Ranchel
Hopefully at the first sign of sun your dryer will be abandoned until the end of October.
Baby Lace® Hydrangea Paniculata
Baby Lace® dwarf paniculata hydrangea features petite, lacy white flowers against dark green foliage. The delicate looking blooms are held upright by strong stems that don’t flop. Its smaller size of 4’ h by 4’ w makes it ideal for container plantings and small gardens.
Celebrate Downtown Portland Trees
Celebrate Arbor Month with a day full of free tree events on Saturday, April 19. Events include a tree tour and walk, tree planting and a movie screening of the documentary Treeverse.
House of Dreams Annual Plant Sale
Donate or buy indoor and outdoor plants at the House of Dreams Cat Shelter annual plant sale on April 19. All proceeds benefit the shelter.
Outdoor Living Essentials
Now that Spring is finally here and warm weather will be upon us soon, let’s talk outdoor living spaces. Holly Stickley of The White Pear features guest blogger Kathia Emery of Emery & Associates.
Creating Your Own House History
By Nancy Ranchel
Why should people with the historic homes have all the bragging rights?
Chown Hardware: Kitchen & Bath Clearance Sale
Starting Friday, April 11, at 8 a.m., browse one-of-a-kind and previously on-display products for your kitchen and bath, as well as reduced-price items.
2014 Kitchen Revival Tour
View a number of renovated kitchens in historic homes during this self-guided tour. Learn how you can adapt an older home to a 21st century lifestyle while still retaining its historic character and charm.
Newberg Camellia Festival
Camellias are native to eastern Asia, but find home in the Pacific Northwest climate. Newberg celebrates the flower each year during the Newberg Camellia festival.
6 ways to reduce stress
Spring in the garden is a joyous time, but hectic too. I’ve discovered a few simple tricks to reduce my stress so that I can enjoy my Spring garden without the guilt.
