by TISHA FARRIS of Central Oregon Lawn Center In our last article we discussed aerating and thatching one’s lawn to relieve compaction and increase air, water, and nutrient intake to the soil. We recommend doing this combo once in the spring and once in the fall. Alas, there is more to the story if you want a full and vibrantly green lawn in the Central Oregon region. The first ingredient to the recipe for a…
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It’s All About the Soil by Audrey Tehan, Founder & Executive Director of Seed to Table Oregon I can’t count the number of times I have heard someone say, “You can’t grow anything but cheat grass in Central Oregon”. It is certainly true that in the high desert, we do not have the luxury of just throwing seeds on the ground and watching a jungle emerge. At Seed to Table, we sweat, dig, water, pray,…
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by Jennifer Sawyer of Go Hive Yourself I don’t like to refer to myself as a “beekeeper” nowadays as that description feels like it leans towards a keeper of bees using commercial management methods — which I did for a couple of years. My views have changed drastically since my days of ten frame Langstroth boxes with foundation (prefabricated comb) to aid in my maintenance and routine hive checks, regularly scraping off all of the…
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Tossing and turning, stressing as each minute passes, insomnia can suck the life out of us. Sleep not only feels good but is crucial for our bodies to function optimally. It supports everything from hormone regulation to productivity. But what can we do when we need to fall asleep fast? Here are 3 tips that induce sleep in 5 minutes or less. Lavender Oil Lavender oil isn’t just great for our skin. Yes, it can…
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