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By Kim Kelly and Rachel Foster When my husband and I first arrived in Eugene almost 18 years ago, I was thrilled to find a ...

The avocado survived a series of ecological and cultural close calls that could have easily relegated it to extinction ...

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Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold—hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a lifeline for rural women and a ...

When to divide is critical. Hardy perennials can be divided in the early spring or fall. Perennials with fleshy roots, such as peonies, oriental poppies and Siberian iris, are best divided in the fall ...

Welcome August, the month of bumble bees, butterflies, big flowers and ripe berries. The goldenrods and Queen Anne’s lace ...