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Thinking ahead to autumn
By Carol Oneal
I know, I know. With the cold, wet spring we had, it seems that the gardening season has just started. But looking at the calendar tells me we need to start thinking about the fall and winter garden.
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Holiday fare - 11/24/2009
Whether you have your own garden or can reap the benefits of another's, the holidays are an opportunity to celebrate and elaborate on local flavors.
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Hot stuff - 7/31/2009
Hot and spicy or meek and mild — all types of peppers have their fans. This month Rogue Valley peppers start to mature.
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Winery lets owners fill own bottles
APPLEGATE VALLEY — Troon Vineyard thinks of itself as a green company from way back.
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Ten steps to a more earth-friendly yard
Want to make the planet a little greener? Look no farther than your own backyard — or, for that matter, your own front yard.
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Ceiling fans cut energy bills
Conjure up an image of vacationers sitting on a veranda at a tropical resort, a ceiling fan rotating overhead and supplementing the cooling effect of the ocean breezes.
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Eco-toilet paper: Recycled has a variety of definitions
You'd think buying toilet paper and other household paper products would be pretty simple. But it's not.
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There are simple tools for a home-energy audit
CHICAGO — For many homeowners, electricity use is highest during the summer — that means steeper energy bills are just around the corner.
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RCC LEEDs the way
The Higher Education Center in downtown Medford has received an advanced certification for environmentally friendly construction from the U.S.
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Incandescent lights aren't being banned
Q: I'm worried about the effect the ban on incandescent lights will have on my life.
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Go online to figure out your carbon footprint on the planet
Q: What exactly is a carbon footprint?
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Back to the Land
While the Southern Oregon lifestyle has attracted many newcomers who love our cultural activities, golf courses and mild climate, another group of immigrants and locals reside here so they can live...
