Yes, they can! Not only can they eat it … they should. It’s packed with nutrients that are good for them. And pumpkin has many health benefits for your dog, including high fiber content that supports her digestive system. Most dogs love the taste of pumpkin so it’s easy to…
Read More »RECREATION… The 2021 Autumn Community PlayGuide, “What to Do,” is out and registration is OPEN! Learn more and self-register for a recreation program by visiting AshlandParksandRec.org to access the PlayGuide. The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink will open for the season on Nov 20! This magical, outdoor rink is in…
Read More »Great community leadership is born from an artistry in combining disparate talents and crafting them with vision, wisdom, dedication, and hard work. In this three-part interview series, former Ashland mayor John Stromberg talks about the quality of leadership that is required to make a city great. John talks about his…
Read More »‘TAKE IT ALL OFF!” The bedridden woman repeatedly yelled when she saw me dancing. With a black full body leotard, I danced 3 minutes in five different cultural music venues. I swiftly changed props between sets: Spanish shawl, African feather collar, Japanese kimono, Egyptian headdress, lavender cape. Attendees in the…
Read More »A few years back while being interviewed for a listing, we were asked how we had made it this far. We weren’t sure if they meant as wives, as friends or as business partners but regardless, our answer was the same; we are too stubborn to fail. We knew it…
Read More »RECREATION… The 2021 Autumn Community PlayGuide, “What to Do,” is out and registration is OPEN! Learn more and self-register for a recreation program by visiting AshlandParksandRec.org to access the PlayGuide. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION… Parks and Recreation Commissioners hold their regular business meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each month at…
Read More »I think we can all agree the United States has a shortage of skilled labor, and the automotive industry is feeling the crunch as much as any other industry. It’s estimated 100,000 technicians are leaving the industry every year, with only 25,000 entering. If you do the math, that’s a…
Read More »This month we are highlighting a lovely vendor named Illis Casteel. She has been curating her space, #530, for a couple of years now. She is one of the many talented and creative vendors we are lucky to host. Her inventory changes frequently. She says, “I have had a…
Read More »October is here! Cooler nights are back, giving us beautifully crisp mornings to enjoy. We get a lot of questions here at the greenhouses about whether or not it is too late to plant this time of year. Because we have such a mild climate here, we are able to…
Read More »Vital aging is maintenance of optimal health, function of body and mind, and well-being throughout life free of the impairments to health that plague most people as they age. We are bombarded with marketing intended to make us believe we can anti-age and live well into a second century of…
Read More »As we know, living in the Rogue Valley has certainly had its challenges over the past few months. So, while supporting our immune and respiratory health is beneficial now, and as we move more into fall and winter, we should also focus on building our body’s resiliency with our botanical,…
Read More »Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for pain in the bottom of the foot. However, the plantar fascia is rarely the primary cause of your foot pain. With 26 bones and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, the foot is a complex system. And the plantar fascia is just…
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