If you have roses in your garden that were planted two or three years ago, you probably need to prune them for their best health, shape and size. Pruning roses is an annual task. After you gather and sharpen your pruners and possibly also loppers, you are ready to evaluate the rose bush from the […]
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Posted inAt Home
A Cobbler Full of Summer Flavors
Get a little wild in the kitchen and make something different. It’s alright to mix up the seasonal menu now and again by creating dishes out of the ordinary as a change-up from the usual warm-weather favorites. It’s true for many fruits that the summer months are their ideal season. However, eating fruit plain can […]
Posted inHome
A Welcoming Home of Security and Comfort
This story starts like an Indiana Jones movie. Before they could build their dream home, Kate and David Beal had to find their property. Find is the operative word here. Arriving at the location marked on the map, they faced a 25-foot-high wall of blackberry vines. Kate remembers they hacked tunnels through the vines and […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Launch Your Boat into a New Season
Whether you’re racing against the waves or quietly floating with a pole in hand, a day on the water is hard to beat. However, before you can enjoy the excitement of a new season, there are several steps you need to take to make sure your boat is ready for the ride. System Check Your […]
Posted inAuto Talk
Traveling? Plan Ahead for Your Fueling Needs
Memorial Day is approaching, bringing with it the unofficial launch of the spring and summer travel season. While air travel is steadily increasing, a larger-than-average number of travelers are expected to travel by car due to the pandemic. State leaders are encouraging travelers to plan ahead, as the increased demand comes at a time fuel […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Wild Society — a Full-Service Hair and Clothing Boutique
It was an unexpected Content Scout find located in Poulsbo Village, the strip mall that once hosted Albertsons and now seems to be making a resurgence. I was fortunate enough to walk into not only a full-service hair salon but a secret spot that held much of the same brands and looks that I have […]
Posted inAt Home
Two Breakfast Recipes: Cheesy Bacon-Broccoli Quiche and Banana Shake
Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome ingredients, such as real milk, simple and healthful dishes can quickly become family favorites. Two delicious breakfast option is a Cheesy Bacon-Broccoli Quiche, which offers 11 grams of protein per serving while […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Rising from the Ashes
In the wee hours of a summer morning in 2009, three teenagers broke into Arnold’s Home Furnishings on Kitsap Way in Bremerton and set the landmark store ablaze. The devastating fire dashed the dreams of Betty Arnold, who started the store with her late husband, Wendell, in 1951, along with longtime general manager Ralph Erickson, […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
A Guide to Dog-Friendly Garden Plants
Picture this — spring hath sprung, and you’ve finished your tedious cleaning jobs. As the days are getting longer and warmer, you grab sun cream and spend your weekend giving the garden some much deserved TLC. When shopping for plants, remember to consider whether the new garden addition will be pet friendly. Some plants contain […]