HOMES & GARDENS

Gardening and home improvement tips, ideas, photos and videos for Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

A new hybrid contains antioxidants that could help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Full story »

Rare Plant Research nursery in Oregon City gives you the unusual -- and unlikely -- opportunity to see one of the world's largest bromeliads in bloom.  Full story »

Flowers can be used in sun tea, vinegars, syrups and salads. Full story »

For an outdoor gardener, indoor gardening may seem easy. After all, there's no weeding involved, no bags of fertilizer to lug or wheelbarrow loads of compost to move, no rain and wind and snow to wreak havoc. However, plants still have their needs, indoors or out, so here's a brief list of things to keep in mind to make... Full story »

Going for dark wall color; a report from the eighth annual show in Brooklyn; a talk with California designer David Kensington; and moving into a condo of glass.  Full story »

The right indoor plant can luxuriate even in trying conditions. Full story »

Perennials are so last month. Now I'm thinking bigger. Lavender, Russian sage, rock roses ...  Full story »

Here's a detailed explanation of do-it-yourself matting and framing. Full story »

Kay Panek's Organic Homesteader helps newbies get going with vegetables. Full story »

Dulcy Mahar shares her picks for gilded foliage  Full story »

As part of the Goal Net Zero Tour, a workshop will cover deep energy retrofits and new construction. Full story »

Seeing native plants in their habitats gave me a new perspective on gardening. Full story »

New software helps you design it yourself; the Architectural Heritage Center wants to help your old house; and Steve Stolze is honored by the Professional Remodelers Organization.  Full story »

Dulcy Mahar explains the whys and wherefores of gold-leaved plants, and how best to place them in the garden. Full story »