Eurasian collared-doves are setting some kind of a record when it comes to colonizing North America. They aren’t native to this continent but their numbers stretch from coast to coast. This bird is a native of Europe and parts of Asia. After being introduced to this continent in recent years, their numbers exploded. They are […]
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Posted inBlog, Gardeners Corner
Give Second Life to Old Plant Pots
Now that the gardening season is in full swing, after a productive planting session, do you find yourself with an abundance of extra plant pots? Whatever you do, don’t throw them in your recycling bin! Plant pots are often too dirty to recycle, and are made of a low-value resin that is not accepted in […]
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour — a Delightful Affair for a Good Cause
Gardens in the greater Puget Sound region literally come alive in June, and gardeners do as well. June brings a plethora of blooms, perfuming the air and dazzling all the senses as summer takes flight in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The West Sound is a gardening paradise and the Gig Harbor Garden Tour is a […]
Posted inAt Home, Blog
Recipes for Perfect Picnic Picks
Perk up your next picnic with these deliciously different sandwiches and salads that are super easy to prepare and can be made ahead. Condiments like Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets make the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich. The sweet-tangy homemade flavor makes a perfect base for quick relish to embellish all […]
Posted inBlog, The Outdoors
The Health Benefits of Volunteering in the Great Outdoors
Spring is alive in the Puget Sound! Soft, green sprouts of infant saplings are pushing their way through the damp soil, and round buds wait to explode in a firework display of colorful blossoms and new leaves. A myriad of birds gather around the feeders we hang in our yards, and chipmunks and squirrels dash […]
Posted inAround West Sound, Blog
West Sound Museums Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families
Several West Sound museums have joined the Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission this summer to all active-duty military personnel and their families. The program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America. Participating museums began offering […]
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Bremerton a Popular Location for Filmmakers
It’s not an unusual sight to see filmmakers in Bremerton. The old, haunting downtown alleys are captivating visuals, along with sidewalks that partner with the old, commercial storefronts, many vacant for years. It has been 24 years since I opened an art gallery at the corner of 4th Street and Pacific Avenue in Bremerton. Back […]
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Celebrate Dad with Grilling and Golf
This year for Father’s Day, skip the tacky tie and give dad something he truly wants — quality time with the kids who gave him such an honorable title. Plan an intimate family gathering with all his favorite foods and a few special touches that reflect his other passions in life, such as golf. Let […]
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Why Procrastination in the Garden Can Be a Good Thing
Procrastination. Generally a dirty word, and yet, it doesn’t always have to be. I have plenty of experience in the field, and have come to the conclusion that in gardening, procrastination can be a beautiful thing. Like the time I left a pile of weeds on the path because I’d much rather pull weeds in […]
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