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Once the garden’s Cinderella — dependable, hardworking, and largely ignored in favor of showier plants — shrubs are finally having their moment in the spotlight.

Designers have long understood shrubs’ central role in creating structure and seasonal presence, but gardeners are finally seeing their potential to take center stage with a host of benefits. A new generati...


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When we have friends over for dinner, or when we host parties, one of the things that’s fun to do is to push the boundaries of “finger food.”

Face it. Sometimes you’d rather serve things that people can use their fingers to eat so you can manage the volume of dirty dishes and silverware.

And when you want to also impress and dazzle, cheese, chips and the usual c...


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If you’re unsure of the difference between azaleas and rhododendrons, you’re definitely not alone. After all, you may have heard the phrase all azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas. But what does this mean for your garden? This article provided by Proven Winners will talk about how to distinguish one from another and what conditions each one requir...


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Spring planting season means new plants — and, often, a growing stack of empty nursery pots. If you don’t have a plan to reuse them, recycling nursery pots helps keep plastic out of landfills.  Most Oregonians can recycle rigid plastic nursery pots right in their home recycling bin.

The key is knowing which pots are in and which are out. Here are some tips on how ...


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While there are many ways for older adults to stay active, maintain mental well-being and engage with others, one hobby stands out for its simplicity and accessibility.

Gardening.

A new study from Mather Institute shows evidence that gardening supports older adults’ physical and psychosocial well-being, while also offering insights into how more people can parti...


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