Market Watch

Beaned Again

Romano beans have nothing to do with Ann Romano, the heroine of that old TV show “One Day at a Time.” They’re better.

08/17/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Swept Away by Sassafras and Broomcorn

Rarely does a broom inspire such admiration of its quality, craft and beauty.

08/16/2011 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Walk through the Victorian Era in Lair Hill

The Architectural Heritage Center tour of this tiny neighborhood is a reminder of the effort – and value – of keeping parts of the past.

08/12/2011 By Kristin Belz

giveaway

Terrarium Craft Give-Away WINNER!

08/12/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Fluorescents that Flaunt their Curves

Energy conservation meets innovative beauty in these new light bulbs.

08/11/2011 By Kristin Belz

Slideshow

Slide Show: Party at Neil and Norm’s

08/11/2011

great gardens

Party at Neil and Norm's

an exquisite Belluschi-designed home set in a simply beautiful mossy woodland garden

08/11/2011 By Kate Bryant

$10 and Under

Todd Oldham Brings Whimsical Charley Harper Designs to the Table

Harper was a fabulous mid-century modernist illustrator whose simple designs are being rediscovered and repurposed in tableware for today.

08/10/2011 By Kristin Belz

plant of the week

Crinum x powellii

yes, you can grow this tropical-looking treasure in Portland!

08/08/2011 By Kate Bryant

weekend garden project

Sow Late Summer Vegetables

it’s the perfect time to plant, if you’re planting the right stuff

08/05/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Pantone Makes Mugs for Every Mood

Match your mood as you match your colors.

08/04/2011 By Kristin Belz

giveaway

Fabulous Terrarium Give-Away

win a gorgeous terrarium from Artemisia or a copy of Terrarium Craft

08/04/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

Yeon’s Watzek House Is officially a National Historic Landmark

The influential Northwest Modernist 1937 house, hidden in the Southwest hills of Portland, has made it to the ranks of National Historic Landmark.

08/04/2011 By Kristin Belz

get dirty

Suckers!

grafted plants require annual attention

08/02/2011 By Kate Bryant

DIY

Healthy Poppy Paints at Lowe’s

Yolo Colorhouse has a new quartet of poppy-inspired summer colors out, and they’re easier to find now that Lowe’s is carrying them.

07/29/2011 By Kristin Belz

good ideas

Front Lawn Insanity!

you can’t eat grass…

07/29/2011 By Kate Bryant

things to do

Dancing Oaks Summer Garden Festival

Saturday July 30, 2011 – 9:30 am to 4 pm

07/29/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

Salvage Secrets Q & A at Rejuvenation

Salvage maven Joanne Palmisano has a new book all about making discards into design treasures, and she wants to share.

07/28/2011 By Kristin Belz

Slideshow

Slide Show: David C. Lam Asian Garden at UBC

07/28/2011

horticultural travels

David C. Lam Asian Garden at UBC

a horticultural Mecca!

07/28/2011 By Kate Bryant