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Articles from the February 8, 2013 edition


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  • Thinking about growing green?

    Feb 8, 2013

    No space for vegetables? Try vertical gardening. By Denise Ruttan Hankering for fresh tomatoes this summer but don’t have space for a vegetable garden? Save room by training your veggies to grow up. Literally. Just grab some containers, and you're ready for "vertical gardening." Steve Renquist, a horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, recommends big containers with good drainage. Whiskey or wine barrels that are cut in half are suitable sizes for most vegetables, he says. You'll need to water and fertilize them more...

  • Bridge closures delayed a week

    Feb 8, 2013

    ** 2/8/13 ** Dates changed again by Lane County Public Works Bridge closures moved to Feb. 25, 26 & 27 Temporary steel bracing inside bridge 9:34 a.m: Earlier this morning it was announced that the Goodpasture covered bridge closures planned for next week, Thursday night, February 14th and Friday night, February 15th have been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday night, February 20th, Thursday night, February 21st, and Friday night, February 22nd. These closures will be from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for three consecutive nights. These bridge...