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Portland Tribune Column
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Winter Haven for Hummingbirds
Portland Tribune ColumnThe Hummingbirds of Winter Anne Jaeger On Gardening I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve got hummingbirds at my house. You too? Darn, and here I thought I was special. Fact is, Scott Lukens of the Backyard Birdshop can’t remember a better winter for hummingbirds. Lukens sees four regulars coming for cocktails at his house … Read More
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What’s The Matter With Yer ‘maters’
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger What’s The Matter With ‘maters’ “Whasamadderwidyertamayters?” Garden translation; “What is the matter with your tomatoes?” Not ripe yet? Brown leathery spots on the bottom? Water soaked dark brown circles on the leaves, fruit and stems? I understand. You’ve spent the summer tending those babies and now nothing is turning out as you planned. … Read More
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Verbascum- Tall Spires
Portland Tribune ColumnJune’s Tall Spires Anne Jaeger Verbascum: Tall Spires. Tall spires cast a statuesque pose in the summer garden; delphinium, larkspur, foxglove and now verbascum is making a comeback too. All are excellent choices if you are looking for plants with poise and grace for your garden bed. And although delphinium, larkspur and foxglove have always … Read More
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Until You See Red-Fall Tomato Tricks
Portland Tribune ColumnTomatoes Anne Jaeger Until You See Red-Fall Tomato Tricks There is an epidemic this summer: a rash of tomato truancy. Yeah, the red ones are shirking their responsibility, showing up late or not at all. The final bell for summer is about to ring and we’ve still got more green than red on the vine. … Read More
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Too Much of a Good Thing- Overwatering
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger Too Much Of A Good Thing: Overwatering. We’re supposed to drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day. By about glass number six I’m gasping for air like a blowfish. The same can happen to the potted plants out on the patio or in your flowerbeds. Too much of a good … Read More
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Tiny Garden Railroads
Portland Tribune ColumnRailroad Gardens Anne Jaeger The historic Colorado and Southern Railroad is making daily stops in Bill Derville’s backyard garden in Beaverton these days. Okay, the real (full size) mining railroad runs through Leadville, south of Vail, Colorado but you can hop on board a special hometown tiny replica here this weekend. A railroad garden combines … Read More
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Timed Watering
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger Five o’clock in the morning and a carefully choreographed dance begins like clockwork all over Portland. The movement is instrumental to life itself; you’re doing it, your neighbors are doing it and yet, most of us never give it much thought. Maybe that’s because there’s nothing sexy about automatic sprinkler systems until summers … Read More
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The Zoo’s Silkworms & Mulberry
Portland Tribune ColumnWhat’s eating you? Anne Jaeger On Gardening There’s an “All Points Bulletin” at the zoo for mulberry leaves. Got any? Yes, it’s kind of a strange request and it sure caught my attention when the Oregon Zoo reported that mulberry leaves were being chewed almost to extinction there. I mean people are always asking me … Read More
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The Power of Flowers in Selling Homes
Portland Tribune ColumnThe Power of Flowers To Sell Homes Anne Jaeger Portland Tribune @ Home Flowers have special powers. It’s amazing how flowers can lift your spirits, but imagine how good you’ll feel when the little lovelies help sell your house in a hurry? If you enjoy gardening that is not news to you, but for … Read More
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The Holiday Hunt- Gifts for Gardeners
Portland Tribune ColumnThe Holiday Hunt Anne Jaeger I’ve worn myself ragged! I’ve been out gift shopping for you. Well, not for you exactly, but I’ve been looking for last minute gifts which you can give. By this time you’re holiday panic is in high gear and you need just about anything to stuff the stocking. I know … Read More
