Posts by Conner Tye
What makes us civil
Opinion: This being my last column, I have chosen to share something not tree-related, but rather offer something I wrote several years ago, but which has recently much on my…
Read MoreLinn County tree farmer lays out tools of the trade
Every profession has a set of basic tools. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians and yes, foresters do too. 4-Her Ryan Henry recently interviewed Lee Peterman to find out what are the basic…
Read MoreTree growth and health tied to soil conditions
Soil is one of the most important parts of growing trees, as it contains nutrients that the plants need to grow and survive. It is quite often overlooked, however, as…
Read MoreLinn pioneer site featured in Holley tree farm tour
Ogilby shares history, scenery and hopes as forestry group renews activities Clem and Trumbull Ogilby know they have a piece of paradise. They bought land in 1988 with rich Jory…
Read MoreSplitting wood helps sharpen focus on important things
Two Tramps in Mud Time “The blows that a life of self-control Spares to strike for the common good That day, giving a loose to my soul I spent on…
Read MoreLinn County rain tracker reflects on two-decades of data
I have always been a weather nut; I took “elective” weather classes while in college out of passion for the science. When we moved to what has become our Tree Farm…
Read MoreCovid worries again cancel in-person annual meeting
With Covid concerns again making headlines, the 2022 Linn County Small Woodlands Association annual meeting will be a black-type affair. Like last January, the annual gathering at the Z Hall…
Read MoreBarsotti tour offers views and advice to tree farmers
From their ridge-top perch on the north side of McCulley Mountain, Mike and Jo Barsotti have Willamette Valley views stretching to Mary’s Peak. The couple — Linn County Tree Farmers…
Read MoreSeedling sale team sets date for 27th annual event
We are gearing up, once again, for the Linn County Small Woodlands Association’s Annual Seedling Sale. The 27th annual event will be Feb. 5, 2022, at the Linn County Fair…
Read More4-H group revamps LCSWA website
Linn County 4-Hers and a local business have teamed up to rebuild and maintain the Linn County Small Woodlands Association website. The effort has included a series of Zoom classes…
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