The holidays are upon us, and that means parties and gatherings and get-togethers of all kinds. Whether that’s your own Christmas dinner, a company party or a client-appreciation event, we’ve broken it down so you know just what to do to make your party stand out among the rest. Ready? When throwing a holiday party […]
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Posted inGardeners Corner
How to Overwinter Your Dahlias in Five Easy Steps
Gardening chores may be over, but if you haven’t dug out your dahlia tubers yet, there’s one more job to do. The dahlias, which are native to Mexico, don’t survive a hard freeze (24 degrees or below), so you may want to do it soon. Here are tips for how to dig up the tubers […]
Posted inAt Home
Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners in Your Life
Holidays are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family, share a special meal and exchange gifts. Finding the perfect gift for those we love can be overwhelming and stressful. No need to fret; give the gift of gardening that provides seasons of joy. It doesn’t matter if your recipient is young or old, […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Three-Dimensional Beaded Treasures
Paulette Hoflin is a sculptor known for the uncommon material she chooses. This material can be less than an eighth of an inch in size, but when gathered en masse by multiple stitches of fine thread, the beads can take on the three-dimensional quality of any shape she chooses. Roughly 45 years ago, Hoflin delighted […]
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Recipe for a Fast, Filling Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet
A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor. Spanish Potato and Onion Omelets are simple to make and pack plenty of protein with diced ham and eggs paired with the complementary tastes of onion and potatoes. Find more recipes at Culinary.net. Spanish Potato and Onion […]
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Stories Get Wings at Tango Zulu
How did codes of the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet inspire the name of a pair of globally sourced fair-trade shops operating on Port Gamble and Winslow’s main drags? According to Tracy Zhu, owner of the two Tango Zulu shops, it was her search for an exotic name that matched her initials and the far-flung origins […]
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6 Tips to Celebrate Within Your Means This Holiday Season
For many families, the holiday season is the most expensive time of year. Americans spent over $707 billion during the 2018 holidays, according to the National Retail Federation, and it would be no surprise for spending to increase in 2019. “It is important to ensure you are spending wisely and not turning the new year […]
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How to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers During the Holidays
More than 16 million family members and friends are serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers in the United States. As families approach the holiday season, there are easy ways to support caregivers, ease the burden of caregiving and help make the holidays a joyous time for everyone. “Holidays can be stressful for all of us, but they […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
The Marvelous Molly Ward
At Molly Ward Gardens, reservations are recommended, but when you call, don’t expect to talk to Molly. You might get Lynn Ward — proprietress, co-founder, head gardener and creative force behind the eclectic Poulsbo restaurant and event destination — but Molly is not only deceased, she was a dog. In 1990 — when Lynn; her […]