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With the recent discovery of the dreaded emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Forest Grove, Oregon, many biologists’ worst fear comes to light. This destructive non-native insect will probably rival or best what the bronze birch borer did to our beloved white birch trees. This beetle will have many negative…

Recently I traveled to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to teach a class to Realtors there entitled “Seniors Real Estate Specialists, the Designation is SRES.” This is an in-depth two-day workshop on how best to serve seniors when dealing with real estate matters. Is it better to sell or renovate to age-in-place?…

Well, there is no doubt the market is in a bit of a transitional state. By that, we don’t necessarily mean “real estate bubble” or agree with the doom and gloom some economists are projecting. The balance is certainly healthier and as inventory levels rise and interest rates shift to…

What do fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, non-responsive depression, migraine headaches, restless leg syndrome, and interstitial cystitis have in common? These are all conditions caused by chronic inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. The limbic system is essential to motivation, emotion, learning, and memory and regulation…

Several years ago I was burning a brush pile on our property and things got a little out of control. I had tended to fires for years without any trouble, but on this particular day I got humbled a bit. Things started out smoothly, but about half way through the…

Have you ever wanted to buy artisan handcrafted chocolate, local art work, vintage clothing and rare collectibles and antiques all in one place? Then the Ashland Artisan Emporium is the store for you! Husband and wife team Derek Lusk and Leah Fairbanks have owned businesses for 30 years prior to…

RECREATION…  Our 2022 Fall Community PlayGuide… What to Do! will be out in late August. View the current guide and register for programs at ashland.or.us/register.  JOIN US for the FIRST Southern Oregon All-Ability Tri4Youth Bike-Run We are partnering with FACT Oregon and Bridging Communities to bring Southern Oregon an accessible…

Having the freedom to make choices is part of what makes living in the United States of America and Oregon so appealing to so many people. Freedom of worship; freedom of speech; freedom from fear – just some of our freedoms. Throughout history we have fought for and won our…

One of the most common questions I am asked by patients is “how does acupuncture work?” While there are a few different ways to answer this question, I usually explain acupuncture by discussing the concept of qi. The Chinese character for qi shows steam rising from a warm grain of…

Deeply felt gratitude is an all encompassing phenomenon. We recognize it mentally and feel it emotionally and physically. Our observing life informs us that those who do not practice gratitude are unhappy and unhealthy – no matter how much they have, it is never enough. Conversely, we are inspired and…

RECREATION…  Our 2022 Summer Community PlayGuide… What to Do! is out and registration is open! View the guide and register for programs at ashland.or.us/register.  The annual 4th of July Run is back and in person this year! This run is steeped in tradition dating back to 1976. Two runs are…

Welcome summer! We’ve had some sunshine and warmer days and with that a lot of customers coming in asking for heat loving plants. As we well know, summers in Southern Oregon can have some intense, dry heat. Our lack of humidity can actually be harder on the plants than the…