Carly Chellis

If you’re like me and wonder what happens on a vineyard once the sun goes down, then take advantage of Willamette Valley Vineyards’ new focus on hospitality, which includes luxurious guest suites. I was privileged to stay with a guest for an overnight visit in one of the LEED-certified winery suites. Available throughout the year, the stay includes spacious accommodations, stunning views and wine for all occasions.
(Photo credit: Willamette Valley Vineyards)
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The Oregon grain to table movement is on the rise as craft food and drink artisans look to local farmers to fill their grain needs. A number of successful farmer-producer partnerships have taken shape to their mutual benefit and beer, bread and barley are coming out on top. Unsung heroes of Oregon’s renowned small bakeries and producers are the handful of organic grain farmers growing quality raw goods for Oregon craft producers across the state. Check out the farms and artisans having succes...

Toothpicks aren’t just for your teeth. In fact, a lot of dentists warn against picking your teeth with them because they can easily damage gum tissue. But that doesn’t mean toothpicks are obsolete. Take a look at a few of the ways that you can find uses for toothpicks inside and outside your home.
1. Protect plants and seedlings
When your garden is young and vulnerable, use toothpicks to create a protective barrier. The plant will grow straight without falling to the ground, so it will be pro...

Tomas Kotouc/ShutterstockJust in case you find yourself in the middle of a Sharknado or just in open water on a beach vacation, you’re going to want to know how to survive a shark attack. (Find out all the things you don’t know about shark attacks.)
George Burgess, the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, keeps a running database of shark attacks from all over the world. The shark attack guru explains that there are three scenarios in which you might need to know how to avoid a...

Sabphoto/ShutterstockDepression is a silent but vicious plague that targets people of all ages. But the mood disorder is especially problematic for teens—which is why it’s important to know the symptoms of teen depression. One of the difficulties is that the medications—although they work—carry some serious side effects and risks, including suicidal behavior. Now, new research suggests that a placebo treatment may work almost as well as powerful antidepressants.
In a review of previous resear...

Chewy candies

AN NGUYEN/ShutterstockThe reason candy, in general, is harmful to teeth is that bacteria in the mouth burn the sugar, creating acid as a byproduct, explains Matthew Messina, DDS, spokesperson for the American Dental Association (ADA). The acid then dissolves tooth enamel, which is what causes cavities. Chewy candies, including gummy candies and taffy, are among the worst offenders because they linger and stick around in your mouth, giving them additional time to cause tooth deca...

Look for signs of life
If your plant has turned brown and lost some leaves, don't give up on it just yet. There is hope that you can revive a dead plant if the plant still has a few green leaves and pliable stems—buds are a sure sign too. Melinda Meyers, star and producer of Melinda's Garden Moment TV and radio segments, says that reviving a plant takes patience (sometimes even years). Learn easy ways to start gardening.
Plants that are over-watered appear wilted and may have brown or yellow ...