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eIn the kitchen with: Windflower Farm
June 18, 2013 4:00 am
Before the sun rises, Gigi Meyer has already had her first cup of coffee and is out the door to check on her 20-acre Bend-area....MORE
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eLovely, hardy catmint
June 18, 2013 4:00 am
The first plant my eyes rest on when I open the sliding door is Walker’s Low Nepeta racenosa. I know what you’re saying, “Oh my, catmint?"I don’t cut back the arching dried branches in the fall, which is a plus on the rare winter days when we experience the frosty beauty of a hoar frost. On the majority of winter days, I consider the branches as architectural interest. Who ....MORE
Scientists devise tiny ‘net’ to catch and kill bedbugs
June 16, 2013 4:00 am
MELVILLE, N. Y. — A team of Long Island, N. Y., scientists and entrepreneurs have developed a new way to kill bedbugs, using ....MORE
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eA few 'wow' flowers for Central Oregon
June 11, 2013 4:00 am
It would be nice if adding color to a Central Oregon garden were as simple as painting the roses red. In the High Desert, where....MORE
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eDo it: Installing cabinet knobs
June 11, 2013 4:00 am
Cabinet hardware is often referred to as “jewelry" for a room. The knobs and pulls add an artistic, finishing touch to....MORE
Ways to prevent woodpecker nests
• Plus, the Presto Patch for drywall, and Country Living’s ‘Big Decorating Ideas’
June 11, 2013 4:00 am
Q: Last summer, birds made about a 3-inch hole in my home’s wood siding. I found someone to plug the hole, but this spring the birds made another hole in a different place for their babies. Is there any remedy that you know of to stop this destruction?A: Once the young birds have left the nest, plug the hole with wood putty. Then you can try one or a combination of deterrents to keep the....MORE
Keeping your produce fresh, flowers alive and ivy dead
June 11, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I buy my greens at the farmers’ market, but it’s open only on Saturday. How can I make the greens last until my next visit?A: Farmers markets are great for buying fresh and local produce — but their usual once-a-week schedule can require a little extra know-how so that you can stock up without finding your food wilted at the end of the week. After bringing home your purchases, ....MORE
J.C. Penney launches new home department
June 8, 2013 4:00 am
J. C. Penney wants you to come home. The struggling department store this week launched its newly revamped home departments in 500 of its 1,100 stores, which feature splashy displays of new lines by designers and celebrities like Jonathan Adler,....MORE
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eInside some sparkling kitchens
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
The Assistance League of Bend is showcasing six beautiful kitchens in the Tetherow development as part of its Kitchen....MORE
Farmers markets starting up
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
Central Oregon farmers markets are starting up. Two markets, the Backyard Farmers Market at Celebrate the Season in Bend and the Madras Saturday Market, are already underway. The Bend Farmers Market in downtown begins Wednesday. The Redmond Farmers....MORE
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eWhat to plant now
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
It was really difficult during those wildly hot days in May to restrain myself from planting every seed in sight. Fortunately I had indoor priorities that only allowed for very limited time touching the soil. Besides, I knew better than to think the time had come to declare open season on gardening. A good control measure is to look back at entries in your garden journal, or better still to start....MORE
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How to keep peonies looking nice and colorful
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
Q: My peonies bloom beautifully, but during the summer the leaves turn brown, and I’m afraid I’ll lose the entire plant. What should I do differently?A: Peonies are robust; there are few diseases that seriously injure or kill them. Take some comfort in knowing that they probably aren’t in danger. The most common causes of discoloration are nonlethal diseases, such as powdery....MORE
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eDIY adventures: Keeping a compost bin
May 28, 2013 4:00 am
Editor’s note: This is an installment of the feature DIY Adventures, in which reporter Penny Nakamura tackles a home....MORE
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eTips for stylish shelves
May 28, 2013 4:00 am
Bookshelves are the easiest place to stuff the clutter of a home. They are also one of the easiest things to accessorize and....MORE
Ammonia removes coating from glass
May 28, 2013 4:00 am
Q: We moved into a home with 20-year-old sliding glass doors that were treated with what appears to be a thin plastic coating or plastic shield for sun glare. Is there any way to remove this coating?One slider has clouded over, and the coating has....MORE
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