In 1903 they planted 50 filbert trees which became the first 250 acre filbert farm in the united states. Over the years the farm grew to a production yeild of over 50 tons of nuts anually.Their are 11 orchards on the property, each with a different name. they are also listed in the national historic records.
They also invented the “tipped” method of propagation whereby a sucker tip is bent and burried and the resulting sprout is then harvested and sold. More than half of the trees growing in the united states came from this farm. this ranch is Oregons oldest working filbert farm.
Doris ranch was purchased in 1972 by the Willamette Parl and Recreation District which operates it as a non profit organization.
Events Halloween Hayrides Haunted hay ride Oct 22nd for reservations call 503 7364544
Doris Ranch Living History Festival in September.
Doris Ranch is located inSpringfield Oregon on South second and Doris street open to public 6 days a week form 6 AM to dusk for self guided tours. Brocures and walking maps are available.
Filed under Uncategorized, filberts, national historic registered, oregon farms by on Sep 28th, 2007. 
Several weeks ago I was looking at old vintage fishing reels on eBay and I ran across this old Vintage Bakelite and German Silver fishing reel. The owner that was selling it didn’t know the name of it as there is no name on the reel. I have taken some pictures of it and am hoping some one can identify it for me. thankyou for you help DEL
Filed under Uncategorized, fishing reels by on Sep 25th, 2007.
www.kidoodlesbykim.com is now on line.
Now you can go to Kim’s new web site to select beautiful personalized gift items for your infant or all ages of children. She has a large selections of clothing items for both boy and girls.
I would like to recommend that you take a look at her very nice selection of banks, music boxes and door signs, which she will be happy to personalize for you free.
Take your time and browse thru her selection of unique adult tee shirts also. Have fun shopping. DEL
Filed under Uncategorized by on May 8th, 2007.
On March 28th I wrote an article about going fishing for sea run cut throat trout. In the article I wrote that I would tell you how to rig your line and what kind of bait to use.
I use 4 pound test line and I put the line thru a slip sinker “ one with a hole in it” then I tie the line to a swivel that has a small safety pin on one end. This will stop the slip sinker from going down all of the way to the hook which will be at the end of the leader. Now I tie a 2 or 3 pound test leader about 20 to 22 inches long to the safety pin end and then I tie a small egg hook to the end of the leader and now you are read to bait your hook
The bait that you use is a secret way to catch large trout. I use Berkley Powerbait Red Power Eggs and a combination of Berkley Powerbait Rainbow trout bait. I put the egg thru the hook and thread it up the line then I roll the rainbow Powerbait into a small ball big enough to cover the egg hook good, and then I slide the egg back down the line until it is tight up against the hook. Now you are ready to catch a big fish .
Filed under Uncategorized by on Mar 27th, 2007.
