Oregon's relief nurseries work to prevent child abuse, stop cycle of violence

Statistics show that an estimated 11,188 children were victims of child abuse and neglect in Oregon in 2010.

Boxwood blight hits Oregon for first time

The disease causes the evergreen species to lose its leaves.

Sustainable seminar promises innovative ideas

Willamette Partnership representative to speak on environmental issues Portland State students interested in environmental preservation are highly recommended to attend the Feb. 1 Solutions Seminar hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Solutions. Titled “Getting what you pay for: tracking ecosystems in the Northwest,” the seminar will focus on how the Willamette Partnership contributes to the ...

Too Soon to Plant Spring Bulbs; Wrap in Paper

Q. I ordered several bulbs that are spring-blooming. Can I plant them now? If not, how do I store th ...

PEG TILERY | Ah, the pleasures of primroses

Primroses are beginning to bloom. These are the sweetest, most cheerful of plants, like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy winter day. They're from the genus Primula in the family Primulaceae and over 450 species are found worldwide. Bloom colors are all the colors of the rainbow. Their native ranges are Japan , Alaska, the Himalayas, western China and Europe. Only one, P. magellanica (found in ...