With the vast number of tomato varieties, selecting the right tomato for your growing conditions and intended use is important. Photo credit: Bonnie Plants By Melinda Myers Sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe; tomatoes are a favorite and versatile vegetable. What’s more, they taste best when grown and harvested from your own garden […]
Country cabin at McKenzie River Mountain Resort Visit McKenzie River for a scenic campground for tents and RVs, a rustic fishing cabin or a dip at a hot springs resort or luxury riverfront lodge. Curl up by the fireplace, soak in the spa tub or browse the bookshelves at a cozy B&B or charming vacation rental. […]
Preserving herbs allows you to enjoy fresh-from-the-garden flavor all year round. Photo credit: Bonnie Plants By Melinda Myers Enjoy herbs all year round. Harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed. For the same intensity of flavor, you generally need […]
Canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders congregate at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, Wash., for demos, tours, races, and exhibits at the Northwest Paddling Festival on May 12 and 13. This is the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, featuring more than 60 paddle sports businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and […]
Now in its 98th year, Wenatchee’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival “Awesome Blossom” runs for 11 days April 27-May 7, 2017. Some of th highlights include: Carnival: The Festival is very proud to have America’s seventh largest carnival, Funtastic Shows. There are approximately 25 rides and games for all age groups, plus lots of food. […]
Okay paddlers and potential paddlers, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. head to Vancouver Lake Park April 29 and 30 for the 25th Annual Spring Paddle Festival . Look for more than 100 boats ready to try. Those who haven’t had enough paddling or couldn’t make it earlier, head to the 5th Annual Jantzen Beach Jamboree on Saturday, […]
Get in gear and bring the kids downtown for the Pearl District Easter Egg Hunt – 10:30am to 2:00pm on April 15. Celebrate Spring with fun activities, treats and a hug and picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring the whole family and collect treats, do art projects, and search for the special Easter Egg that […]
Want to cruise aboard a luxury yacht to explore Alaska, Viaggio is a 72′ motor-yacht manufactured by Hatteras in South Carolina and captained by Trig Papenfuse. Papenfuse averages 9m000 nautical miles per year in Alaska. His strong relationships and experience provide access to fishing, whales, bears and other areas of interest away from the crowds […]
The National Plan for Vacation Day in January is a national observance dedicated to encouraging Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year. More than half (55%) of Americans do not use all the time off they earn, leading to 658 million unused vacation days […]
By Melinda Myers Whether in the ground or on a balcony or deck, there’s always room to grow your own garden-fresh produce and beautiful flowers. Space saving gardening techniques and products can help you increase productivity in any available space. Consider elevated gardens and planter carts that not only save space, but make gardens more […]
