"They are the plants that have adapted to our growing conditions in the Willamette Valley," said Jenny Meisel of Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. "Once established (about two years ...

These rare plants are found only in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and at one isolated site in Washington. “It’s past time for the federal government to recognize that these delicate flowers need strong ...

Gonen said Willamette Valley residents with ash trees on their ... low” effects on surrounding wildlife, insects and other plants. “It’s all contained within the tree,” Gonen said.

Your family has been growing grapes in the Willamette Valley for 50 years. Some of the original grape growers. What made you want to plant some olive trees in 2004? Paul Durant: I really think it ...