Tag: Oregon

  • HOEC: the Home Orchard Education Center and its Orchard CSA

    HOEC: the Home Orchard Education Center and its Orchard CSA

    Last fall I decided to join the board at the Home Orchard Education Center. It’s an organization that’s near and dear to my interests since it not only helps to train others in orchard care, but food is also an inclusive, community-centered part of horticulture. And while orchards can be beautiful and ornamental, they also…

  • Botanical Library Gifts and Belated Thank Yous

    Botanical Library Gifts and Belated Thank Yous

    Last Friday, I graduated from Clackamas Community College, finally taking time to declutter my life. I received thoughtful gifts from friends Loree and Alexa, including vintage books that inspired nostalgic memories of my childhood and my admiration for women in botany. Reflecting on my journey, I aimed to reconnect with nature and my past.