Caption: Compact vegetable varieties can be tucked into ornamental container gardens if space is an issue. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers The New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish these two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing […]
See our cruising video to Blake Island. We’re heading out to test our new ROCNA 55, or “Rocky” as he’s aptly named! We decided to go to our most problematic anchorage spot on the west side of Blake Island Marine State Park where depths are sketchy and where our old anchor was anything but reliable. […]
Caption: A container with drainage holes, potting mix, and a few spring flowering bulbs planted pointed side up is all you need to create a colorful indoor garden. by Melinda Myers Pot them up, give them a chill and enjoy spring flowering bulbs indoors or outside on a patio, deck or porch. This is a great […]
Caption: Mums add beauty and fall color whether growing them indoors or in the garden. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers The rich colors and fall bloom of Chrysanthemums represent fall for many. It’s also the November birth flower symbolizing cheerfulness, optimism, and friendship. Add a few to your indoor décor and […]
Are you ready to spend the holidays at a unique Washington mountain retreat? Mount Rainier National Park is offering the following packages at the National Park Inn. Hollydays Package Hollydays Package includes a room and dinner for you and your party on the evening of December 25, 2021 at the National Park Inn. Seared duck […]
Caption: Oregon Winterfest photo by Brian Becker. After more than 20 years of winter celebrations, a new and larger venue was announced recently by Lay it Out Events for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon Winterfest. The three-day festival of light, fire and ice will now be held at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, […]
Caption: Norfolk Island pine makes a great indoor holiday tree especially when combined with holiday plants or decorated with garland and small ornaments. by Melinda Myers Add a small-scale living evergreen to your holiday celebrations. Consider one that is suitable for growing indoors so you can enjoy it throughout the year. The Lemon Cypress makes a […]
Caption: Sunrise Over the White Mountains at a Harvest Host Location Written by Shari and Hutch Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. For information, go to www.northwestrving.com. Walking through vineyards, drinking mead, petting alpacas, screening cult movies, […]
Caption: Artificial lights ensure herbs receive enough bright light to successfully grow indoors. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company/gardeners.com by Melinda Myers Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy. Select a variety of herbs you and your family enjoy and use for cooking, decoration, or […]
Caption: The flower petals of Giant Amadeus amaryllis start out white and turn to pink, coral and salmon. Photo credit: photo courtesy of Longfield-Gardens.com by Melinda Myers Give a holiday gift that is guaranteed to bring joy and feelings of well-being. Research by Rutgers University found the gift of flowers generates a smile, elevates the […]
