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White oakleaf hydrangea blossoms illuminate a garden as it slips into dusk. (Photo courtesy Emily Murphy)

How to Incorporate All Five Senses into Your Garden

Editor’s note: This article was adapted from “The Garden Refresh,” a newly released book by Kier Holmes. Published with permission. Smell, sound, taste, touch, and sight — incorporating all five senses in your design creates a dynamic and well-rounded garden experience. And your … read more

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Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Recipe for Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something … read more

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Considering a Greenhouse? Keep These Tips in Mind

During the pandemic lockdown, many homeowners had a renewed interest in greenhouses. If you’ve been inspired to think about owning a glasshouse or greenhouse for the first time, but you don’t know where to start, Hartley Botanic — a manufacturer of handmade English … read more

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Tacoma-based artist Tara Anne Chugh will perform classics from Frank Sinatra to John Legend with a soulful twist.

Special Dinner Raises Funds to Fight Against Community Hunger

The Community Table, an “Evening Against Hunger, is a special dinner on June 11 in Gig Harbor that will raise critical funds for local programs working to ensure area families essential food needs are met. The event is a collaboration between chefs, Uptown … read more

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Chicken Parm-eroni Sliders

Two Savory Recipes for ‘Slider Sunday’

Enjoying a meal as a family might seem farfetched with schedules full of work, activities and social commitments. However, you can make bringing everyone together a bit easier (and more delicious) with a weekly tradition like Slider Sunday that gets the whole crew … read more

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Royal Glamini Blend from Breck's — Year of the Gladiolus

Tips for Growing Gladiolus in Your Garden

Gladiolus are as American as apple pie. Generations of gardeners, from Maine to Western Washington, have tucked these summer-blooming bulbs into their gardens in spring, delighted by the gorgeous flower spikes that appear just a few months later. Buckets of long-stemmed glads are … read more

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Ready to Travel? Here Are the Popular Hotel Amenities for 2022

If you haven’t planned a trip in a while, you aren’t alone. Many Americans haven’t taken a proper vacation in almost three years. In that time, many travelers’ preferences have changed. “The pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we … read more

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Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies

Shake Up Summer Snacks

Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Kick off summer with Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies for delicious summer snacks loaded with the nutrition benefits of California walnuts. Visit walnuts.org/snacking for more snack … read more

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Six Tips to Help You Maintain Mental Health

Mental health issues are not new. However, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed around the country since 1949 through the media and special events. Today, conversations about mental health have become more mainstream and much less taboo than ever before. To continue … read more

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