gardening events

National Pollinator Week

June 20-26, 2011 was National Pollinator Week, but you can start creating a pollinator-friendly garden now

07/08/2011 By Kate Bryant

things to do

Oregon Lavender Festival 2011

07/06/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

It's Been Grand!

After a wonderful start to At Home, and a lot of fun discovering the best Portland has to offer in home, design, and food—and there's a lot!—we're stepping down from the blog and passing on the torch.

07/01/2011 By Amara Holstein

edibles

Vegetables to Plant Now

07/01/2011 By Kate Bryant

edibles

grafted vegetables

Not just tomatoes anymore!

06/30/2011 By Kate Bryant

Mudroom

Plantwise: Plan for Winter (Yes)

Summer is the time to plant seeds and make plans.

06/29/2011 By Kate Bryant

Slideshow

Slide Show: Photos from the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s Study Weekend

06/28/2011

Desireables

An Artisan Plasterer Right Here in Portland?

Francois Pascal does magic to any wall he touches. This local is changing the way we think about walls and the notion of here today, gone tomorrow.

06/28/2011 By Teri Gelber

good gardens

Photos from the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s Study Weekend

The gardens of Michael Schultz and Will Goodman

06/28/2011 By Kate Bryant

Made in PDX

New Local Ceramic Tile

Swirls, swishes, and psychedelic colors and patterns mark the cool lines and retro-modern vibe of these tiles by new Portland company Clayhaus Ceramics.

06/27/2011 By Amara Holstein

good gardens

The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s Study Weekend

Westwind Farm

06/25/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Sweet Modern Macramé

Forget your grandmother’s macramé. Local textile artist Sally England’s work is fresh, fun, and a thoroughly modern take on a traditional craft.

06/24/2011 By Amara Holstein

Slideshow

Slide Show: Holst Architecture’s Smart Little Office Garden

06/21/2011

Out and About

Prefab Beach Rental

Tired of painted seashells and coastal kitsch whenever you head to the shore? This new rental is a modern prefab right off the sand in Oceanside, with muted colors, sleek furnishings, and endless views of the sea.

06/21/2011 By Amara Holstein

good gardens

Holst Architecture’s Smart Little Office Garden

06/21/2011 By Kate Bryant

Sneak Peek

Revamp & Reinvigorate Your House

Local design-build firm Vanillawood transformed a traditional home with new furnishings, color, and wallpaper.

06/20/2011 By Teri Gelber

upcoming events

Grow Your Own Seeds Workshop and Ayers Creek Field Day

06/19/2011 By Kate Bryant

Openings

New Vintage Modern Store

If you like mid-century modern goods, check out this new pop-up shop called Revolver Vintage in NW Portland that spans the globe, from Italy to Denmark to the U.S. in its design offerings.

06/17/2011 By Amara Holstein

contest

Terrarium Craft Contest

enter to win book, video and a darling terrarium kit!

06/16/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

Glassybaby Seconds Sale

Now’s your chance to snap up some of these sweet glass votives by Glassybaby at almost half their usual price at a sale this coming Saturday, June 18, in Seattle.

06/14/2011 By Amara Holstein