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Garden
Many interesting and delightful gardens abound in our area — how fun to glimpse into a gardener’s back yard (or even front yard). Enjoy gardens from Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Central Kitsap, and the North end of Kitsap including Bainbridge Island. These articles are only a sample of what we have in West Sound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!
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Upcoming Events Exploring Bainbridge Island’s Bloedel Reserve
Check out this roundup of events that tour Bainbridge Island’s 140-acre garden and forest reserve.
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How Putting Soil First Yields Better Produce at Fat Turnip Farms
Columnist Margaret Sweeney sits down with Fat Turnip Farm founder Brian Custer to learn about biocentric farming, how to maintain healthy soil, and more.
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Bringing a Moonlight Garden to Your Home
Evening gardens are designed from a unique perspective — created for drama with carefully selected plants featuring pale blooms and silvery foliage that shine in the moonlight, or night-scented flowers that release fragrance after dusk.
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How to Pick the Best Hydrangeas for Your Garden
Gardening columnist Sue Goetz shares her tips.
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Touring Kitsap Peninsula’s Lavender Country
We’ve selected a few of our favorite spots to spend a day in the blooms in Pierce, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.
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This Local Garden Tour Wants to Boost Literacy
Last year, the tour raised more than $35,000, which was distributed to 17 schools and community groups.
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Heronswoof Brings Tail-Wagging Fun to the Garden
This canine-centered event features treats, garden strolls, live music, and a day of pet-focused education.
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Where Gardens Tell Stories: The Gig Harbor Garden Tour in Bloom
Tour six gardens during the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on June 28 and on June 29.