Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Enrich soil and recycle waste worm castings By Judy Scott Table scraps plus wiggly worms equal vermicompost. Photo by Michael Noack and Sally Noack Although compost worm bins and their "red wiggly" worms are known for their ability to turn worm castings into rich compost, in the process they also recycle food waste otherwise destined for the landfill. A new 13-page booklet by the Oregon State University Extension Service gives detailed instructions on how to compost with worms in a process called "vermicomposting." Written by Sam Angima, an...
Cornucpoia, Oregon By Finn J.D. John Imagine yourself as a television network executive at NBC in 1973. The bright, happy Western classic “Bonanza” is about to be canceled. In a last-ditch effort to save it from the ax, you’ve been asked to put a fresh, “western-noir” spin on the show so that it can compete with the darker TV fare that’s now in fashion — like “All in the Family” and “M*A*S*H.” Here’s something you might come up with: Old Ben Cartwright, now that he’s built the Bonanza Ranch to prominence, moves to Oregon with son Adam, l...
McKenzie River Reflections...
5th Annual Festival Lavender sprig The Oregon Lavender Festival returns to the McKenzie River Lavender Farm from July 12th to 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is between Walterville and Leaburg at 40882 McKenzie Highway (milepost 15.5). People are invited to relax on the banks of the River and celebrate all things lavender. They can explore a labyrinth within the lavender field along with the sweet aroma of lavender. Lavender treats will be available along with lavender products or fresh lavender bouquets. Art and crafts by local artisans...
