Having just returned from a trip to snowy Vermont, I am reveling in the contrast of what my Oregon Coast garden has to offer in February. Crocus were out when I left a week ago, and now the daffodils are making an appearance. My daughter’s family has at least six weeks more of snow, rain [...]
We all have heard that times are tough in the real estate market, but that doesn’t mean houses aren’t selling. The houses which are selling have been priced right for today’s market. Probably what draws people to look at your property is the right price and a good first impression. This means excellent exterior photos [...]
Last night while visiting my daughter and her family I had the opportunity to try Bove’s Cafe – an Italian restaurant in Burlington Vermont which I had heard about from another Oregon Coast Realtor. First the restaurant is small (had a short 10 min wait for a table; reservations are not taken). It’s a [...]
Got a chance to stop by Gardeners Supply in Williston Vermont recently. What a great location they have with plenty of space to show their wares. Since I didn’t want to pay to fly a second suitcase home, I was limited to small items. I grabbed several small, easily transported things. Visiting with the staff [...]
As a charter member, I can’t remember a time that I haven’t been fascinated and enthralled by the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Each time I stop in (about once a month) I learn something new, find a new exhibit, or see and learn about a new creature. One of my favorite stops is Keiko’s [...]
Slimy, slimy slugs. We are fortunate to have a native banana slug that closely resembles a ripe banana — and they generally live in wooded areas away from our homes. Unfortuantely, probably the major pest in the coastal garden is an import from Europe: the Brown Slug. These voracious creatures live out of site during [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009