Buds are sprouting, flowers are blooming and the grass is growing again ― spring is here and Metro wants to help residents get outside and get growing. Throughout the summer, Metro and the Oregon State University Extension Service are teaming up with local organizations and experts to offer dozens of free workshops and seminars that [...]
Electricity plays an important role in each of our lives. It lights homes, runs businesses and makes many daily tasks easier. However, if safety rules are not followed, the power of electricity also can be harmful. It’s important to remember there is enough power at every electrical outlet to cause serious injury or even death [...]
From PortlandOnline.com (via Urban Pacific Real Estate):
Trees are vital, long-term, low-cost components of Portland’s green stormwater infrastructure. Trees absorb rain and prevent erosion to protect watershed health. Every tree planted in Portland is a step toward a cleaner Willamette River, so plant trees!
To encourage Portlanders to plant trees, Environmental Services offers two cost-reducing opportunities:
Plant a [...]
As we offer our support and help to the victims of the Haiti earthquake, Oregonians may also be thinking about how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake. Although Oregon is among the states at highest risk for a major earthquake, only about 20 percent of Oregonians have earthquake insurance, according to a [...]
With the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money and increase your family’s health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It’s a good idea to choose your favorite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties.
Most vegetables require [...]
Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on furniture and soft furnishings.
Aside from the aesthetic value plants provide your home with, there are also health benefits – grade school science class tells us that plants cleanse the air through utilizing the carbon dioxide and producing more oxygen. Here is some important [...]
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