My wife was working in the flower beds the other morning when she ran into the house and said, “Come see the cedar waxwings!” At least 50 birds had descended on two yaupon bushes by the side of our ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...