Finally! Spring has definitely arrived. The trees are awake, stretching their long limbs after a loooooooong, wet, Washington winter. Flowers are being sun kissed and the bees are abuzz, saying hello to each new blossom. My favorite time of year is right now, I seem to wake up as nature emerges reborn. Every year I get …
Eagle Ridge Community Garden Sign-Ups Being Accepted As part of the Eagle Ridge Master Plan, the Eagle Ridge Community Garden is in the process of being built, with an expected opening of May 2017, weather permitting. The garden entrance is located in Eagle Ridge Park at 2420 Soper Hill Road. The garden will contain 79 …
Did you know that it’s Native Plant Appreciation Week? Celebrate by taking a walk outside to enjoy all the native plants in bloom and the increase in green, as leaves have returned to the trees. Check out this list of native plants that flower in spring by the Washington Native Plant Society, http://www.wnps.org/land…/herbarium/springfloweringlist.html.
Earth Day is celebrated globally every year on April 22. With the aim to encourage people to be more environment friendly, the day is celebrated with festivals, rallies and celebrity support. Today, as we celebrate Earth Day 2017, let’s take a moment to think about what we can actually do to help save the planet. …
My husband loves his coffee. Cold, hot, iced, frozen, you name it. He brews coffee every day. Each night he’ll prepare the coffee maker with the appropriate amount of grounds and water. He’ll also set a time for it to begin brewing each morning (in our case it’s 4:00 a.m.). But, I find myself throwing away a ton of …
Are you an insect magnet? If you aren’t, you probably know one. Insect magnets attract annoying insects the second they walk outdoors — or so it seems. If this describes you, take comfort in knowing that one of the ways you can fight back against mosquitoes, gnats, flies, no-see-ums and other pesky bugs doesn’t have …
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In the garden, growing beds are shaped, organic growing methods are employed, and mulch keeps soil and roots cool, creating good habitat for earthworms, reducing weeds and saving water. Fruit trees will preserve genetic diversity, providing afternoon shade for crops and visitors and adding habitat for birds. Diverse flowery borders will be planted to attract …
