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Outdoor Activities

Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina Wait List Not So Long These Days

Back when my husband and I were young sailors, we dreamed of owning a small sailboat and mooring it at Shilshole Bay Marina. The Seattle marina was beautiful and offered easy access to Puget Sound and beyond. Best of all, we would not need to traverse the Locks every time we wanted to enjoy the […]

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Gardening

After Harvest Garden Clean-Up Tips

We want to thank Zazel Loven for these tips from an article from The Organic Gardener. She tells us how to prepare your garden for winter.  She says wildlife will find food and shelter, weeds will be easier to control, and plant diseases as well as pests will no longer drive you crazy. Follow Organic Gardening‘s […]

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Gardening

Tips for Planting Bulbs in the Fall

Planting bulbs is easy and fun, no expertise needed. Plant the pointy end up. That’s about all you need to know. It’s easy to spot the pointy end of a tulip; tougher with a crocus. But in most cases, even if you don’t get it right, the flower bulb will still find its way topside. […]

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Outdoor Activities

Sailing the San Juan Islands in Fall

Just because school has started does not mean boating season is over. Far from it! For many sailors, the elements really come together in the fall when the winds pick up, the tourists go away and wildlife comes alive. That is why this is a good time to consider chartering a crewed vessel such as […]

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Gardening

August Planting Tips for the Northwest

Along the Coast Replace early summer veggies with fall crops of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. You can also plant salad fixings, like lettuce, beets, spinach, and radishes. Replace spent annuals with new ones. Give the garden a fresh look by trying something new. Choose larger plants to create a strong show from now until frost. […]

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Health and Fitness

Mud is Good! Ten Easy Ways to Connect Your Family to the Joy of Nature

By Richard Louv on June 24th, 2014 Here is a list of great outdoor activities by Richard Louv, author of “No Child Left Outdoors.” I hope you will consider allowing or instigating your kids or grandkids to enjoy some of these fabulous and freeing outdoor experiences: Short on Vitamin N? Here’s a brief list of […]

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Gardening

Gardening Northwest – 5 Summer Watering Tips

On her recent blog on www.frugallivingnw.com, writer Angela Davis tells us how we can save moolah and water this summer. Thanks Angela for these great reminders. There are right and wrong ways to water your garden. Here are a few tips to help you keep your plants alive, and your water bill low: Make a […]

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Gardening

Got Gorgeous Garden Goodies? Show Them at the Fair

So, you have been watering and cultivating, mothering and babying your produce all summer. And now you realize you’ve got some blue-ribbon-winners in your garden. Your home-grown  corn, tomatoes or squash are beautiful or; maybe, your perfect cukes have morphed into the best pickles you have ever canned? If so, then it’s time to consider […]

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Society of Washington Artists to meet

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 10 AM – 12:00 pm Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church 5701 MacArthur Blvd Vancouver, Washington 98661 November’s meeting opens with our guest speaker/demonstrator ;  Linda Kliewer, a Battle Ground ceramic artist whose inspiration comes from her strong connection with nature. Her unique designs reflect the plants and flowers found in her […]