Anne Jaeger is the “garden gal” on TV, Radio and in print.
Portland Tribune Column
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Balcony Veggies
Portland Tribune ColumnPortland Tribune Even if you don’t have a pot to put a pea in, you will be surprised to learn you have enough space for a garden on your balcony, patio or outside your studio apartment window. Why not grow an “Edible Sunshine Theme Garden” in a container on your balcony? You’ll harvest cherry tomatoes, … Read More
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August Garden Bits & Pieces
Portland Tribune ColumnPortland Tribune Anne Jaeger on Gardening Little things mean a lot in the summer garden: BBQ burgers and friends al fresco, water fights, running through the sprinkler and loitering in the hammock to name but a few. We get the chance to enjoy life when the garden slows down in August. Or maybe we’re just … Read More
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Hot Pots & Plant Picks
Portland Tribune ColumnHot Pots Anne Jaeger Talk about some hot pots for very cool parts of the city…. Wow! Just set your eyes skyward in the Pearl, Park blocks or historic Irvington and you can’t help but see the creativity packed into pots all over Portland. Don’t you wish someone would sweep in, bring all the … Read More
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Flowers On Display TOUR
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger Oregon is blessed with such a bounty of breathtaking gardens; you don’t need one of your own. Here, we can borrow all the joy of a beautiful garden without lifting a shovel. (But I’d hate to see you miss out on the sense of accomplishment inherent in gardening.) So, whether you garden … Read More
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Plants for Back, Middle, Front Of Garden
Portland Tribune ColumnAnne Jaeger R-e-s-p-e-c-t: Summer Flowering Plants The best summer flowering plants in my book are a tough crowd. In fairness, if you ask me the same question tomorrow you might get a slightly different list. And no doubt, I’d supply countless suggestions given more time and space for my every garden whim. But to … 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