Wildflowers Blooming Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom signals the start of spring. Others wait for the equinox. […]
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Boo! Halloween has Arrived in the West Hills of Portland
SIgns of Halloween By Halloween, many homeowners have decorated their yards with ghouls, ghosts and some pumpkins too. Maple and […]
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Those Crows!
Crows are very common in the West Hills of Portland, especially in the springtime. They are often associated with carrion, […]
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An Urban Coyote
Welcome to John Carr Outdoors! Please visit the blog and follow. The follow button can be found at the bottom […]
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A Visit to the Portland Japanese Gardens
On a nice Saturday afternoon we hiked to the Portland Japanese Garden. It is located above the International Rose Test […]
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North to Alaska XII
We returned to Fairbanks from Anchorage on the 20th day of our trip. Thanks to the great hospitality of Frank and Heather, […]
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Rare Plants and My Favorite Model
The Rare Plant Research Nursery held their annual open house in mid-May south of Oregon City. We decided to take […]
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Crow and Iris
Pleasant 3 1/2 mile loop hike from home. Spring flowers in bloom, yet it’s still three weeks until the equinox. […]
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Home Flowers in Early Summer
For a change of pace, here’s a teaser from last year. Garden flowers were in bloom and the bees were […]
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Oceanside Delight
While spending the weekend with friends at the Coast, a group of us took a walk in the Oceanside area. […]