What's It Like to Garden on a Small City Lot vs. a Rural Property in Oregon?
Small-scale city gardening in the Portland area trades volume for control. Raised beds are easy to hand water and quick to scout for pests, but losing a single plant stings more when you only have a few. Larger rural gardens in zone 8B can produce far more, though they need drip irrigation, watering
Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?
Beaverton, Cedar Mill, PSU, and Hillsdale are four farmer's markets on Portland's west side, each with a different feel. Beaverton is the largest with the widest vendor mix, Cedar Mill is the smallest and easiest for parking, PSU runs year-round in a walkable downtown setting, and Hillsdale offers a
A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips)
Moving into a new house means inheriting someone else's decisions, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the yard. I've been in my new place for a few months now, and I wanted to share an early look at what we found, what we've added, and what we're still figuring out. Getting to Know a Garde
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