A perennial question is whether to cut down plants now or in spring. The answer is not clear cut, said Jeff Choate, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service. When it comes to vegetable gardens, everything should come out. Annuals, too, can be uprooted. With perennials, it depends. Read Kym Pokorny’s article on Oregon Live. Photo of Nancy’s Garden.
Every once in a while, I sit in my office and rock out (Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk) and look at nifty houses. Then, I show the extraordinary ones to you!
I have a major “thing” for converted churches. I’m not really sure why, but stone and stained glass just makes my black little heart go pitter pat.
I found this one back in 2009 and have been holding on to it just for you. It’s no longer listed, but, man, I wish it was.
Here’s one of the prettiest church conversions I’ve ever seen. I really, really want this house. I really wish I had a million dollars literally) to buy it!
St Nicholas church is Kyloe, Northumberland, England and was built in 1792 and deconsecrated in the 80′s. It’s a renovated church, with the exterior remaining mostly intact! The master bedroom is in the apse and the kitchen is in nave. Can’t you imagine waking up bathed in the colors of the glass?
Outside, there is an ancient cemetery that looks out over sheep in a meadow!
For more about St. Nicolas Church, visit Twisted Sifter
Who doesn’t love dogs? While some folks are afraid of them, dogs are the number one companion animal in many countries around the world. They’re fun, super playful, loyal – and they look absolutely fabulous when they’re showing off a brand new outfit at the dog park!
Fashion sense aside, running around and playing fetch with your furry friend at the dog park is a great way for both of you to unwind. You might even spot a new doggy friend off in the distance for your pooch to play with.
But, if you happen to spot a yellow ribbon adorning the other pup’s leash, there’s something important you need to know first. While it may seem like a fashion statement, there is actually a really good reason some dogs have this.
That yellow ribbon is actually a warning sign. Just like a yellow traffic light means that you should proceed with caution, a yellow ribbon tied to a dog’s leash carries the same meaning.
However, proceeding with caution doesn’t mean that the dog will automatically give you rabies if you happen to glance its way! It also doesn’t mean that they are necessarily aggressive. It just means you should probably walk, rather than run, towards the new pooch.
This is especially important for young children that want to cuddle with every animal that comes onto their radar, or for adults that are skittish around dogs. Dogs can be skittish and nervous, too! Especially when a stranger approaches their human-doggy pack.
The Yellow Ribbon Project is a a non-profit organization that was started in 2012 by Tara Palardy, of Alberta, Canada. She wanted to help bring about public awareness for parents of DINOS – Dogs In Need Of Space. That’s an easy acronym to remember, right?
The yellow ribbon actually means that the dog just needs some extra space! The pooch in question might be in the middle of being trained as a service animal, or he could have health issues. Humans have been known to be grouchy when they’re sick, so it’s no surprise that a dog might need some space when he’s feeling down.
The yellow-leashed dog could also be unfriendly to other dogs. Which is quite understandable – after all, you don’t like every human you meet, do you?
The Yellow Dog Project wants people to know tying a yellow ribbon on your dog’s leash is not an excuse to avoid properly training your pup to behave! It’s not a waiver of responsibility.
Should you see a yellow ribbon on a dog, remember to approach with caution, and ask the owner if you are allowed to pet them. Not only does this show respect for the dog owner, but it allows the dog to decide if they want you in their space, too. Hopefully, he’ll bark out a big friendly yes!
This is such a great idea! Not all dogs are friendly 24/7. It’s nice to know there’s a visible warning system in place so that you can give the dog some extra breathing room. Now if only these made these for humans, too!
Sources: Facebook/The Yellow Dog Project, FB Image Credit: Facebook/The Yellow Dog Project
by pawbuzz on July 24, 2017 in Dogs
One of the main reasons people aren’t buying homes is they think they can’t afford it—especially the down payment. But, as it turns out, there are plenty of buyers out there who actually can afford to purchase a home, but their misconceptions about affordability are holding them back from making a move.
According to a recent survey from lender Laurel Road, 53% of Americans are concerned about their ability to afford a home. But a lot of that concern is because they don’t know what their options are.
A solid 58% of Americans surveyed said they planned to put down a 20% payment on a home, but 35% (and 46% of millennials) didn’t think they could afford to save that kind of down payment. But with alternative lending options, you don’t need 20% in order to buy a home! According to the National Association of Realtors, the median down-payment for first-time buyers is at 6%—significantly less than the 20% the majority of Americans believe they need in order to purchase a home.
Your misconception about how much you need for a down payment could be holding you back from purchasing property. Explore the alternative loan options available to you and make your dream of owning a home a reality!
There is an actual organization with the moniker “Keep Portland Weird!” Don MacLeod, owner of “Music Millennium”, one of the oldest record stores in the Northwest, founded “Keep Portland Weird” to help keep one of the main sources of PDX weirdness- its unique local businesses- alive.
Oaks Amusement Park in the Sellwood District is full of fun facts and history! It was built in 1905 as a trolley park, and has operated continuously since then. As the park is located on the Willamette River, it sometimes floods. The skating rink floor is built on pontoons so it can be detached, float above the water, and be reattached after the flood subsides. Craziness!
If you are looking for some good clean fun in Portland, you might want to spend some time at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. This museum, located in Stark’s Vacuum Cleaner’s store at 107 NE Grand Ave., houses over 300 vacuums. Just don’t walk in and tell them their museum sucks…(haha)
The name of the city of roses was decided by a coin toss! It was a decision between the hometowns of two men, one from Boston, MA and the other from Portland, ME. Obviously, the latter won…
They offer legal marriage ceremonies at Voodoo Doughnuts. That is SO Portland!
The “Benson Bubblers” you see around downtown Portland were donated to the city as an alternative to drinking in the pubs.
The International Rose Test Garden has over 500 different types of roses that have grown since 1917.
*Trivia courtesy of www.funtrivia.com
