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June
16

Oregon Home Garden

Interested in getting into gardening this summer at your Albany or Corvallis home? Building a pollinator garden is a fun, creative summer project and offers a variety of benefits in addition to beautiful, blooming plants. This type of garden attracts a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and more. Ready to exercise that green thumb? 

  • The Basics of Pollinator Gardens

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June
3

Summer Concerts

What could be a better way to spend a summer evening than an outdoor concert under the stars, around the corner from homes in Albany and Corvallis? There are two excellent, local outdoor concert series offering great performances all summer long. Plus, they are entirely free to attend! Our real estate agents have...

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May
21

Garden Stores

Whether you're new to gardening or have loved spending time tending your garden for years, the garden centers near Albany and Corvallis have so much to offer this time of year. In addition to stocking everything you need to grow, tend, decorate, and furnish your garden, many local garden shops also host fun educational events where you can learn more about your favorite hobby.

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April
14

Tulip Festival

Do you love seeing the beautiful spring blooms around Albany and Corvallis this time of year? Then you won't want to miss the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, where you can see thousands of tulips in bloom on a scenic Oregon farm, enjoy daily, family-friendly activities like hot air balloon rides, and participate in a variety of special programs throughout the event.

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April
7

Day Trip Ideas

There's so much to see around Albany and Corvallis, but one of the other perks of living in the area is just how many wonderful places you'll find for a day trip within a short drive of home. The city of Newport is an excellent example of why that's the case, with an enticing mix of outdoor beauty on the waterfront, family fun, and great places to grab a meal during your adventures.

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