Anne Jaeger is the “garden gal” on TV, Radio and in print.
Passion for Primroses
The Primrose, Homegrown in Oregon. Did you know that Oregon was once world famous for its primroses? We tend to think of primroses as a Victorian plant from England. After all, the Victorians really were the “prim-est” of the prim, well… besides the puritans. Anyway, the primrose was a pretty boring flower until 1638. That’s … Read More
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My Favorite Flowers List
Portland Tribune ColumnPortland Tribune @Home Anne Jaeger The earth laughs in flowers isn’t that how the Emerson poem goes? And I smile too without fail every time a new bud opens. Gardening is like breathing to me. And without flowers, my breathing would be very shallow indeed. Nothing is as rewarding as seeing flowers bloom at … Read More
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SPRING- Bring it!
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger ….Feeling a tad bit scattered so far? Without fail, February is the month when my memory starts to “fail” again. Yes, I start slipping. I forget my constant mental reminders about writing the new year on my checks and revert back to last year’s date. Some things never change. History repeats itself. And … Read More
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Christmas- It’s GREEN in Here
Portland Tribune ColumnThe Twinkle in Christmas Anne Jaeger In many homes, Christmas is the only time families bring the garden inside. What with your Christmas tree, a wreath, poinsettia and maybe a swag or two, the place starts to look like a regular greenhouse. So as the season gets started perhaps it’s time for a refresher … Read More
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We Made A Garden Calender!
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger Soul of the Soil Calendar. You may be surprised seeing calendar pictures of me and 13 other garden celebrities posing to benefit a local children’s charity. And we’re surprised how fast the calendars are selling! Borders in Tigard sold out the first weekend the calendars went on sale. As the organizer, I’m now … Read More
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Soul of the Soil Calender
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger Soul of the Soil Calendar. You may be surprised seeing calendar pictures of me and 13 other garden celebrities posing to benefit a local children’s charity. And we’re surprised how fast the calendars are selling! Borders in Tigard sold out the first weekend the calendars went on sale. As the organizer, I’m now … Read More
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Fall- Into Planting?
Portland Tribune ColumnFall into GardeningAnne Jaeger So spring was too wet, the summer was too hot and the weather too dry. This month we have no more excuses. If you think gardening is finished in September around here, welcome to the “show me state” because fall is the best time for planting perennials, trees and shrubs. … Read More