In the 1980s my brother Alby was the manager for the Robert Cray Band, the Grammy-award-winning blues ensemble that started in 1974 in Eugene, Oregon. Over the years, Robert…
In the 1980s my brother Alby was the manager for the Robert Cray Band, the Grammy-award-winning blues ensemble that started in 1974 in Eugene, Oregon. Over the years, Robert…
For the first time in a few weeks, the temperature in Kodiak, Alaska climbed above 40 degrees. Woohoo! I don’t…
April 11, 2021
When spring arrives, gardeners take on a different posture: A slight bend at the waist and leaning forward as if…
April 11, 2021
With the equinox behind us, I like to think that spring can’t be far behind. The sun tells us so,…
April 6, 2021
In case you missed last week’s column, I covered the basics of starting your own seedlings, beginning with containers, soil,…
March 23, 2021
It’s March. Now it’s time to get down to business, the business of starting seeds. Seed-starting is not only a…
March 23, 2021
Have you ever noticed little ‘specks’ on your indoor plants? I’m talking orchids, spider plants, seedlings, hydroponic plants. Little specks?…
March 15, 2021
Growing up in the rainy Pacific Northwest, spring and summer couldn’t come too quickly. I often tagged along with my…
March 7, 2021
Mom struggled with mental illness most of her adult life. Here was a woman who graduated in three years from…
February 22, 2021
Are you up for a celebration? If that’s a yes, then grab your calendar, locate February 21 and
February 18, 2021
Did you know that more flowers are sold on Valentine’s Day than any other U.S. holiday? When it comes to buying…
February 18, 2021