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Northwest conifers may seem similar, but when you look closely at the needles and cones, it's easy to tell a pine from a fir or a hemlock from a red-cedar.

Here is a simple windowsill gardening project. Grow a liitle "furr" tree before Christmas. This clever little project will amaze and delight your children.

Growing the main ingredients of a basic salsa recipe in a container garden or vegetable patch is very rewarding for vegetable gardeners and chefs alike.

The Scot David Douglas had little formal education, yet became a famous botanical explorer through his work in western North America.

Save money and time with a reusable tree, or go with a biodegradable, traditional option? Suite101 looks at both options for a greener, simpler Christmas.

Also known as Typhoon Frieda, the Columbus Day Storm or the Big Blow this extratropical storm caused severe damage in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California.

The twentieth century saw some of the most violent earthquakes and destructive volcanic eruptions.

Base notes of perfume are perhaps the most important as they last the longest. There are many base notes but some are more popular than others.

The German Christmas tree, dating back the the seventh century, became a traditional fixture of Christmas time the world over centuries later.

Superstition, magic, and the infusion of early Christian traditions resulted in a rich tradition that still upholds seasonal practices and sustains individual faith.

Oregon's beautiful coastal mountain range offers spectacular waterfalls and countless hiking trails. In the autumn, one can also find edible Golden chanterelles.

Christmas decorations used today have orgins that may go back to Roman Times, when Christians put evergreen branches in windows to show Christ had entered their home.

Estonia markes the "Yuletide" season with centuries-old traditions that have their roots in pagan rituals.

Use these simple directions to start an avocado plant which can later be transferred to a container pot or garden. Kids learn to choose, ripen, cut, and eat this fruit.

Christmas cactus, desert Christmas cactus and mistletoe cactus are different plant species; learn the differences between cacti with Christmas names.

Holiday decorating doesn't have to be expensive. Plus, it's not necessary to sacrifice beauty or class when decorating on a budget.

During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Most people who celebrate Christmas include in their decorating some kind of tree decorated with baubles and lights. It is an old tradition whose origin is unclear.

Anyone can beat the credit crisis and save money while still having a beautifully decorated house over the Xmas period. Here are some ideas for a creative Christmas.

Millassou (sweet) or Millas (savory) is one of the oldest dishes in the French Pyrenees. An ancient peasant food, traditionally eaten on the day a pig is slaughtered.

Explore the Oregon Capitol in Salem, rich in history, laden with intricate pioneer artwork, surrounded by beautiful landscape and characterized by its prominent Gold Man.

From old-growth forests to swimmable lakes, the diverse and beautiful Vancouver Island parks offer great opportunities to hike, camp or enjoy the sunset.

Is it the Geographic North Pole, the North Magnetic Pole or somewhere else that Santa Claus lives? The North Pole's ownership is now in dispute.

Christian opinion is divided on whether Christmas trees are Biblically permissible, morally neutral or a remnant of pagan rituals.

Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.

Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions.

Plants and trees play an important role in the telling of the Christmas story. Among them are the Christmas tree, the Yule Log and the mstletoe, iIvy and holly.

Symbolism includes the belief that evergreens dispel the power of evil. Christians incorporated the tradition of the tree into Christmas customs.

Vintage Christmas Paper Dolls offer dazzling, rich lithographs, and novel, cheerful graphics for ephemera hunters, Christmas fanatics, and paper doll collectors alike.

Located ten minutes from downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate Bridge, the Capilano Suspension Bridge offers more than just a novelty bridge.

Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.

Winter finches and seed eaters sometimes move in large numbers in search of food. Depending on bird numbers and geography, the movement is an irruption or a superflight.

Isolated and often with limited resources, homesteaders and small town residents enjoyed the spirit of the season in ways similar and yet different to today.

Robert Frost's dialogue poem features a country man mulling over whether to sell some of his fir trees to a city merchant looking for Christmas trees to sell in the city.

Every year we decorate our homes a certain way but do we know why? The history or these decorations are explored.

Though a short season on the holiday calendar, it can seem endless to kids eagerly await the joys of Christmas Day.

Luxury can be found in a short stopover in Auckland while touring New Zealand. Contemporary Hilton Auckland and traditional hotel The Langham Auckland are introduced.

This unforgettable stop along the Oregon Coast is filled with hiking, fishing and a sense of striking, rugged beauty.

Pityriasis rosea is a self limiting skin disease of suspected viral origin presenting with a generalized scaly and itchy skin rash.

Anyone with space in the garden and a little patience can grow his own Christmas trees. It takes eight years for the first tree to be tall enough, but it's rewarding.

Tove Jansson's Tales from Moominvalley is a delightful collection of nine short stories about the Moomin family and their wacky friends.

The Christmas cactus is a common sight in many holiday homes throughout North America and Europe; however, its history and origins are of more exotic and warmer climes.

The French 'Sentier Cathare' hiking trail runs for two hundred and forty kilometres, from the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees foothills.

Pristine sandy beaches, lush rainforest, and incredible waves make Tofino a world-class surf spot and Vancouver Island destination.

Christmastime is festive and bright in the chic ski town of Aspen, Colorado. Visitors and locals alike look forward to a handful of wonderful tried-and-true traditions.

The United States creates nearly 85 million tons of paper waste each year, recycling less than half. Reduced consumption and increased recycling offers a greener future.

Vancouver has a fantastic selection of parks and gardens that are great for strolling and admiring stunning landscapes.

Christmas trees decorate Bellagio, Caesars Palace and all other hotels, Special Shows and Shopping at the newTown Square Center Add Dazzle to the Strip's Bright Lights.

An old fashioned Christmas begins with reading aloud from the best of children Christmas stories this Advent season. Two book reviews of acclaimed xmas collections.

What is Christstollen? And who can drink Glühwein? Are Lebkuchenherzen like fortune cookies? Find out more during this linguistic Christmas market stroll.