Every Christmas my husband suggests getting a fake tree that doesn’t drop needles or drip sap on him when he’s stringing lights. I listen respectfully to his wishes—because marriage is a two-way ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

If you’re staring at a bare Christmas tree and a tight budget, you’re not alone. Surveys this year show nearly a third of people are spending less on holiday decorations, mostly to save money, and ...

This time last year I was sitting in a quiet cafe trying to decide if Portland was any different from anywhere else. This was ...

This review is from 2022. Nemesis; hubris; redemption; headgear. Those are pretty much the main themes of Jon Klassen’s wonderous trilogy of picture books that kicked off in 2011 with the seminal I ...

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