Did you know honey bees are responsible for over 35 percent of the foods you eat, as well as the honey you enjoy? Honey bees are vital to the health of the planet and to the food chain, as they’re necessary for pollinating more than 90 food crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts — plus […]
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Recipe for Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
On weeknights, many families rush around trying to prepare for the next day. While these moments can be stressful, the silver lining of the evening is when everyone pauses to enjoy a perfectly cooked family dinner together. From tough homework assignments and soccer practice to getting everyone tucked into bed, the days can seem long, […]
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5 Safe Pollinators and How to Attract Them to Your Backyard
You water, you prune, you fertilize. But you can’t pollinate. Pollination is essential for a beautiful garden, but it’s also important in the bigger picture of ecology. By welcoming pollinators to your backyard, you’re inviting them to stay in the area and support our apple and cherry trees and genetic diversity. While wasps will pollinate […]
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Where to Take Household Hazardous Waste in Kitsap County
Before you dispose of your household hazardous waste, check your product labels. If a container has the words caution, warning, flammable, combustible, danger, toxic or poison and still has product inside, it doesn’t belong in the garbage, recycling or down a drain. But that doesn’t mean you need to keep it forever. Removing unwanted chemicals improves […]
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Foil Packet Dinner Recipe for Busy Schedules
Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events and more. Squeezing in dinner together calls for an easy dish that takes less than an hour so you can catch up with loved ones. Let your oven do the work for you with this Build-Your-Own Sausage […]
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Things to Know When Shopping for a Generator
Increasingly, consumers are turning to generators for power in emergency situations, because the world is unpredictable. In some areas, year-round weather challenges are now the norm and are no longer just confined to a season. “Consumers want and need reliable power. When the electricity goes out, generators keep your home or business humming with light […]
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Fall Landscape Care to Keep Plants and Pollinators Healthy
As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it’s time to adjust your maintenance practices to ensure the health, longevity and beauty of your landscape. Proper fall care will increase winter survival, support pollinators and reduce your future workload. Continue watering as needed. This is especially important for new plantings and moisture-loving plants. Don’t […]
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Peanut Butter Perfection
If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert. It’s fluffy, sweet and perfectly crumbly — and tastes delicious. It’s rich but light. It’s a dessert that will likely never go out of style. You can stop […]
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How to Navigate Family Feelings About Returning to School
Whether it’s your child’s first day of kindergarten or the start of middle school, back-to-school season can bring a range of feelings — from worry to excitement — for the entire family. This year may be more emotional as many families spent the better part of the past two school years at home due to […]