Summer Plant Sale Benefits Food Bank

EUGENE, Ore. — Mid-May in Oregon is a perfect time to plant your summer garden. This weekend you can pick up organic vegetables and flowers for a great price and help Food for Lane County. Saturday, the youth farm is hosting it’s third annual Summer Plant Sale. Ted Purdy, the Youth Farm Coordinator, talks about … Continue reading »

In the Garden: Testing Your Soil

EUGENE, Ore. — Before you start planting anything in your garden, take the time to make sure your soil is ready. Caleb Johnson from Johnson Brothers Greenhouses shows in this week’s In the Garden how to test the acidity level in your soil and what to add to to it so your plants are happy … Continue reading »

34th Home and Garden Show Opens

EUGENE, Ore. — With the sunshine making a presence Thursday, it was perfect timing for the kickoff of the Home and Garden Show. There are about 300 exhibits, from garden and landscaping displays to home improvement demonstrations and appliances in the main building. While this show is great exposure for local businesses around the Eugene … Continue reading »

Home and Garden Show Moves In

EUGENE, Ore. — This weekend marks the 34th annual Lane County Home and Garden Show. If you’re interested in improving your home or finding a good contractor, this weekend’s the perfect opportunity. The Home and Garden Show provides a boost not just for homeowners but for the local economy as well. Marci Luehring and her … Continue reading »

Good Earth Show Moves In

EUGENE, Ore. — If you’re looking to live a more green lifestyle, you’re in luck this weekend. The Good Earth Home, Living and Gardening Show starts Friday at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Tuesday was move-in day for the organizers. A new surprise for the 2013 show is giant sculptures made entirely of trash that washed … Continue reading »