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Homes & Gardens
How to help gardens and plants through a heat wave
An Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist offers some ideas to help keep yourself and your garden as comfortable as possible.
Residents of tiny Oregon town try to stop 1870s farmhouse from being replaced by water treatment plant
The grassroots Friends of the Wilkes House group hopes to raise money to preserve the historic site as a city park, cultural community center and museum.
Le Creuset has 50% almost everything this 4th of July, shop the sale now
The Le Creuset Factory to Table sales event offers up to 50% off dishes, tea kettles, pots, and more.
Oregon gardening in July: Here’s your summer to-do list
Know when and how to water, fertilize and control pests.
4 Portland couples pooled their resources to build lookalike midcentury homes. See how rooms look now
In 1957, four couples gathered at a cocktail party to see which of four similar daylight ranch houses designed by modernist architect John Storrs would be theirs.
Can I use vinegar to kill dandelions so grass clippings will be safe to compost? Ask Extension
This gardener is composting on site and wondering how concerned to be about adding grass clippings.
Wayfair’s 4th of July Sale has up to 70% off grills, patio furniture, kitchen products, Blackstone, more
Save on Blackstone grills, Cuisinart, patio furniture, sofas, rugs, and more this 4th of July at Wayfair's sale, going on now.
Highlight Inviting Vines, Learning Garden Fair, Al’s Kids' Club and these workshops and webinars on your early summer calendar
Lectures and classes offer lessons in conservation, growing produce and more.
Can essential oils control slugs? Ask Extension
Here is what new research has found.
Why are my vegetable plants struggling? Ask Extension
These plants appear to be deficient in one or more nutrients. How can you tell which ones?
The best last minute deals under $80 during Walmart+ Week; save on Air Pods, robot vacuums, more
Save over $100 on must-have summer items like robot vacuums, ice machines, home goods, and other deals.
What is the best kind of AC to use? Shop heat wave friendly 2024 window, portable air conditioners
Beat the nation-wide heat wave with a new fast-shipping portable or window AC unit.