Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares lore and science of two majestic Oregon conifers - Douglas-firs and western redcedars.

Switch up your summer salads by exchanging greens for heartier produce with these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Crispy skin chicken, from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, is a comfort food for all that ails you.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak encourages gardeners to celebrate the squash bee's arrival in Oregon, and shares her "Ode to Squash Bees in Oregon Gardens."

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses how gardeners are in a unique space to turn their notes into ecopoetry.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses the "new normal" for summer gardeners.

Had your fill of hummus? Try these veggie-rich dips for snacking or summer entertaining.

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak visits a food forest garden in Medford.

Chill out with these easy, healthy, cold soups from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Rhonda Nowak discusses ways that plants adapt to extreme heat.