Josie Emmons Turner

Josie Emmons Turner lives on a beautiful estuary feeding into Gig Harbor where an abundance of wildlife greets her. She is an avid gardener, amateur French cook, writer, poet and former Tacoma Poet Laureate. She has been an educator, has worked in the arts and has served on panels for the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Articles & Blog Posts

• Article: The Magic of Youth Making Music
  (April 3, 2025) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: A Family Pharmacy that Loves Community
  (November 8, 2024) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: For the Love of Dogs
  (June 14, 2024) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: Gig Harbor Garden Tour Marks 25 Years of Supporting Literacy
  (June 7, 2024) in Featured & The Garden
• Article: A Master Gardener’s Paradise for a Smaller Lot
  (March 1, 2024) in Featured & The Garden
• Article: Local Artists — A Boat as a Muse
  (February 9, 2024) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: Fight Back Against Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing
  (January 25, 2024) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: The Coffee Oasis — A Safe, Welcoming Space for Youth
  (October 12, 2023) in Featured & People & Places
• Article: A ‘Real Garden’ Thrives with Natural Habitat and Stunning Plants
  (July 10, 2023) in Featured & The Garden