Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

An artisan market. A dog park with an agility course for quadrupeds. Outdoor pickleball, a skate park, half-court basketball and a soccer mini-pitch for humans. A tropical garden playground for young ...

The weekend's rainfall provided a dramatic transformation for one local pond while leaving another still struggling with drought conditions. West Guth Park pond experienced a remarkable recovery after ...

The trend for rain chain ideas is big news this year as part of making your garden more sustainable. It's one of the most innovative ways to collect precious rainfall water but it adds more than just ...