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  1. Shades-of-Oregon

    Your Weather, 2026

    In the PNW in one day we had so much snow that the roads were closed to the ski resorts until the sand trucks could clear the roads. Many mountain ranges received well over 12-20” or more of snow in a 24 hour period. We had fallen way behind the snow averages so far this season and hoping to...
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    Restarting the garden

    Looks similar to our obnoxious stink bugs. Different color shapes in different geographic areas. ? *Don’t use older failed peat pots they look mildew which can infect the new seeds. *
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    The Cat's Outta the Bag!

    Oh poor Oliver … sorry he had teeth pulled.. maybe once he’s feeling better he will be more accepting to your attention snd Nancy’s too. Sending hugs and kitty catnip toys..
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    Warrior in a Flower Garden

    Amen…💪
  5. Shades-of-Oregon

    Your Weather, 2026

    We get a lot of cloud waterfalls especially in spring.
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    Gone to the Dogs

  7. Shades-of-Oregon

    Your Weather, 2026

    The ski industry has had it tough so far this season. There is only 38” of snow fall in the mtns and there should be Twice that on the mountains here for skiers. More coming soon.
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    The Cat's Outta the Bag!

    I had a feral cat that had a similar issue . It was tricky to get near him to feed or pet. I had to throw a large towel over him once he was in the porch area and wrapped it tight around him so he couldn’t move , then placed the collar and leash on him to quickly pop him in the carrier. It was a...
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    Gone to the Dogs

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    Gardening with Cows

    The horse /animal manure combined with leaf and garden waste is a great option for DIY fertilizer. I took a course from nearby college how to process manure. And learned to add garden waste to the manure , cover and with a tarp allowing the sun to heat it up to 140 - 160 degrees for 3 weeks to...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @SPedigrees to help answer why hummingbirds don’t stay in Vermont and why they stay in Oregon … well…. Suri said..Hummingbirds leave Vermont for winter because their food sources like nectar producing foods and insects disappear with long freezing temps. They cannot survive without food and...
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    Your Weather, 2026

    Cold rainy wet soggy garden and grey skies. 48F day , Night 39F😞.
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Thank you Marie… 💕 Every once in awhile these lil guys are so busy romancing they forget the camera is there.
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    Birds

    The hummer are more active this year as winter has been fairly mild. Several sunny days with blue skies. Ravens and robins around here are common suburban foragers . Ravens dominating more rural areas . Robins are year-round residents often seen in the lawns and pastures searching for worms...
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