There’s plenty of space to spread out safely outdoors at the 80-acre Oregon Garden in Silverton. Wander through the American Conifer Society reference garden, study the beds of culinary and medicinal herbs, and wave at the clay pot “family” at the children’s garden. Don’t forget to stop and smell the exotic roses.
There’s plenty of space to spread out safely outdoors at the 80-acre Oregon Garden in Silverton. Wander through the American Conifer Society reference garden, study the beds of culinary and medicinal herbs, and wave at the clay pot “family” at the children’s garden. Don’t forget to stop and smell the exotic roses. The well-designed site’s horticultural biodiversity has been its trademark since .
Damascus dairy princess eyes state coronation
Clackamas Princess Samantha Arnold named finalist for Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador
When Barlow High grad Samantha Arnold began leasing and caring for a dairy heifer at Boring s Cloud-Cap Farms, she never predicted it would eventually lead to royalty.
The 21-year-old Clackamas Community College student has been named a finalist for Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador. She said she has her sights set on claiming the title. I ve learned my background, not growing up in this industry, has given me a perspective that is relevant and relatable to the public, Arnold said.
Arnold joined Clackamas County 4-H five years ago, and was introduced to the dairy industry when she showed her heifer at the Clackamas County Fair. She went on to represent local farmers as the Clackamas County Dairy Princess Ambassador before she was named a finalist for the state title.
Salem is a garden paradise in spring: 13 gardens you can visit this season
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Tulips bloom outside the Bush House at Bush s Pasture Park in Salem. Jamie Hale/The Oregonian
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Exploring the Salem area in spring feels a little like landing in Oz.
The city comes alive with color in the springtime, as flowers pop up in public parks, formal gardens, and at nurseries and farms around the area. It’s enough to make Salem not only Oregon’s state capital, but the garden capital of Oregon as well.
Expand your vision from Salem proper to include the nearby towns of Silverton, Monmouth, Brooks and Dallas, and you have a veritable Garden of Eden at the heart of the Willamette Valley. What is it about the area that’s so good for gardens?