February cold winter winds blow my bike breaks ice on puzzles still, the green leaves grow remembering sun I pull leeks, cut chard and kale for a warming soup —Winter Garden Haiku by Community Gardener Carolyn Goldwasser, 2002 It’s Time Applicati…
 |  Check out Oregon Coast Magazine. The January/February issue—on stands now—features articles on southwestern Oregon history and agriculture, including Sixes Seaview Cranberries, Bandon Bouncing Berry Farms and Langlois Mountain Retreat.  Enjoy “The Legend of Old Befana” in its second and final weekend at the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon, Oregon. The holiday musical is presented by the Bandon Playhouse and directed by Candace Kreitlow. Details in the Bandon Western World. Gl…  Find your Glass Roots—inspired one-of-a-kind glass art pieces by Heather Bouher—at the annual Holiday Craft Fair hosted by Bandon’s Harbortown Events Center, starting 10 AM on Saturday, December 3. See the full calendar of Holiday-by-the-Sea ev… Continue reading Find your Glass Roots—inspired one-of-a-kind glass art…  HotLips Soda co owner David Yudkin got his feet wet last Friday. The Portland based pizza and soda company introduced its HotLips Cranberry to thirsty fans last spring—the light and tangy brew features Seaview Cranberries grown by the McKenzie family… Continue reading Featured Slideshow: Harvest at Seaview Cranberries  It’s amazing that after 38 year I came across something that made me understand what ‘being inspired’ means. —Kasey Sudyka-Crum, Face Paint Artist Face Painting with Kasey 11 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 Bandon Video, E 10th … Continue reading It’s amazing that after 38 year I came across something…  dahl.ia n. A tender perennial plant (genus Dahlia) of the composite family, having tuberous roots and showy flowers. (after Anders Dahl, 18th c. Swedish botanist) Ray’s Dahlias, Coast Highway 242, Powers, Oregon Continue reading dahl.ia n. A tender perennial plant (genus Dahlia) of the…  Images from the dedication ceremony at Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Ni-les’tun Unit. The celebration was held Saturday, October 1. More in this week’s Bandon Western World. Continue reading Images from the dedication ceremony at Bandon Marsh National…  Bandon photographer Wanda Young believes photography should be fun. So she organized a photography contest and exhibit for the 2011 Bandon Cranberry Festival. Amateur photographers displayed their work alongside the pros for an colorful showcase at Bandon Harbortown Event Center. Continue reading 2011 Bandon Cranberry Festival Photography Contest Winners  Rain has softened earth It’s workable, diggable Time to sow some seeds I sit in the dirt I breathe fresh air, sing a song weeding, transplanting —“March” by Carolyn Goldwasser Carolyn Goldwasser is the volunteer garden manager for Bandon’… |      DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!  Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! It's your choice - and using our links helps us meet the costs of operating this site! 
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