April 23rd 10AM - 7PM

The City Repair Project and the Buckman Neighborhood Association announce the 11th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Washington High School Field in Portland, OR

Earth Day in Portland is an annual, daylong fun filled celebration from 10am - 7pm that brings together groups and individuals to celebrate and communicate about our love of the earth and all that live upon it.

Artichoke plants in the greenhouse

After 29 days of rain in March and not one day over 60 degrees, we are starting to think spring may never come. The farm is so wet, and full of water and mud, that we can't bring on our crews to weed as it would be detrimental to the soil. So, we'll just have to be patient and wait. One thing that is doing well is the weeds. They love it here, especially at this time of year.

Now that April is here, the only nice place on the farm is inside the greenhouses where it feels like spring, as they are starting to be just that, green! The Astragalus is starting to germinate, the Skullcap is starting to peek out of the dirt, and the Artichoke that was planted back in February is almost ready to be re-potted.

A Holistic & Natural Approach  

Eyes feeling itchy?  Watery?  Throat kind of scratchy?  Nose running constantly?  Sneezing every few minutes?

If so, you're not alone.  According to the Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Allergic rhinitis affects 20% of adults and 40% of children.

Simple Solutions for Allergen Relief: 

1. Take more Omega-3 and magnesium
2. Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains containing antioxidants
3. Change your clothes and shower when you get home from being outside
4. Watch the weather, keep your windows closed and stay inside on high pollen count days
5. Change your furnace filter often