Search results

  1. Shades-of-Oregon

    What are some of your favorite bloomin trees any season.

    Ah, the mimosa tree—nature’s giggle in flower form! With its feathery leaves that dance at a touch and blossoms that resemble pink pom-poms, it’s no wonder this cheerful tree is known for lifting spirits. This mass fluff calls several hummingbirds in the area for snacking. Mimosa trees, also...
  2. Shades-of-Oregon

    Who here has been watching and is a fan of "Gross Pointe Garden Society"?

    @ducksforyou… very nice instrumental composition . Interesting notation that you too play …What instrument do you play? Piano and violin I played for years. Til my hands developed Arthritis. Do you still play?
  3. Shades-of-Oregon

    Buford T. Justice Baymule’s LGD

    There a antiseptic vet spray to put on that will stop the itch. I use on my animals a lot. On Amazon
  4. Shades-of-Oregon

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @Anniekay congrats on picking of the week…. :thumbsup
  5. Shades-of-Oregon

    Coffee

    Absolutely luv to have you fly by…any time..🥳‼️
  6. Shades-of-Oregon

    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    You can line your whisky barrel with a roll of pond liner easy fix and secured with pond caulk, leak proof. Or .. Try a small pond supply or farm supply store. Black plastic containers carried at several different locations. They you can line your whisky barrel with pond liner a think heavy...
  7. Shades-of-Oregon

    Coffee

    Just fresh blueberry’s and yogurt .. cream cheese on toast with sliced fresh strawberries. Fansy white chocolate Hawaiian coffee. ‼️
  8. Shades-of-Oregon

    Quotes and thoughts for the day

    "If you were a cloud, and sailed up there, You'd sail on the water as blue as air. And you'd see me here in the fields and say: "Doesn't the sky look green today?" Walt Whitman. Sent from my iPad
  9. Shades-of-Oregon

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Carol beautiful pic. Love the combo.🙌
  10. Shades-of-Oregon

    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Ducks compost tea from compost is an outstanding idea… if used half strength I use it to water my potted plants every time. A great way to keep potted plants growing happy and healthy. :thumbsup Sending healing blessing for that new shiny knee to you and you have a great attitude you’ll be...
  11. Shades-of-Oregon

    Your Weather, 2025

    Thanks Ducks great idea and fab tree suggestions…May I add a small humble tree grows to 15-20’ , full of blooms first in spring the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana). Just keeping temps cooler in summer. Easy care and drought resistant once established. Back to weather - 78F tops today...
  12. Shades-of-Oregon

    🐞 10 Beneficial Bugs You Should Welcome To Your Garden

    Predatory Gastropods I purchase them online along with predatory wasps that eat fly larvae. https://tcpermaculture.com/site/2013/05/24/predatory-gastropods-aka-carnivorous-snails-and-slugs/
  13. Shades-of-Oregon

    Your Weather, 2025

    Last couple of days weather here has been in high 90’sF and 100’s on lower elevations near Portland. I live up in the foothill at 800’ elevation and trees surround the property keeping it cool by a process called transpiration by more than 10 degrees cooler...
  14. Shades-of-Oregon

    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Good news… take care… sending healing blessings your way. Ouch…
  15. Shades-of-Oregon

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Thank you… having a photo on the home page is a honor
  16. Shades-of-Oregon

    Birds

    Around here the crows are noisy and huge trouble makers. They seem to search the area for territory they claim to be theirs. The hawks usually ignore them.. however hawks are very good hunters and always follow where the food seems to be abundant this time of year. Never have I seen any hawks...
  17. Shades-of-Oregon

    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Several compact hydrangea varieties stay small, making them ideal for smaller gardens or containers. Some examples include Invincibelle Wee White®, Invincibelle Mini Mauvette®, Bobo®, Little Lime®, Tiny Quick Fire®, Wee Bit Grumpy®, and Munchkin. These cultivars typically range from 2 to 4 feet...
  18. Shades-of-Oregon

    Gone to the Dogs

    Glad to hear the clip worked. 😍
  19. Shades-of-Oregon

    What is the song or poem weighs up how you feel today??

    Omy gosh.. haven’t heard the Birds or Clapton in ages.thanks… Sorry to hear of TylorRobinson. We grew up in an amazing music era and thankful to have enjoyed many amazing bands at the time of their break thru to the masses. This video always brings Giggles… reminds me of the 70’s and...
Top