Blooming plants bring a welcomed, weeks-long display for indoor spaces. The fascinating show begins with buds swelling, followed by the unfurling of petals and finally the opening into full, long-lasting blooms. Many feature brightly colored flowers in unusual shapes, even…
Any time of year, a Southern tree bursting with colorful buds is a surefire way to make a statement in your landscape. Soft pink cherry blossoms or magnificent ivory magnolia flowers will have the neighbors stopping at a standstill every…
While they can grow to impressive sizes when planted in the ground, you don’t need a large backyard to enjoy pink and white cherry blossom. Many different cherry tree varieties can thrive in pots, bringing color to even the smallest…
Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them and it’s already January? You plant them anyway—in the ground or in pots! Here are my tips on how to plant bulbs in…
CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the time to buy, plant, prune and…
When it comes to healthy eating, cooking at home is one of the best things you can do. But contrary to popular belief, you don’t always need fresh ingredients to create a balanced meal. Frozen foods make it easy (and…
Imperfect AI-generated food images are unsettling, falling into the uncanny valley—where realism meets discomfort. Could food neophobia be driving our aversion to these digital dishes? Study: Eerie edibles: Realism and food neophobia predict an uncanny valley in AI-generated food images.…
Many container plants must be safely stored from freezing temperatures in the winter. You either moved them to a slightly warmer spot to shelter, like a garage, or indoors to a windowsill. Either way, you’re eager to move your overwintered…
If your yard has sandy soil, you may be struggling to achieve the lush, thriving garden of your dreams. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help improve sandy soil and grow a flourishing garden. While this soil…
GREENVILLE — Since retiring 12 years ago, Kevin Fuchs has been expanding his gardening hobby in many ways. Fuchs has always been an avid gardener, but since COVID, he wanted to be more self-sufficient and leaned more into gardening. He…
