Located on a 55-acre farm on the Olympic Peninsula in a restored vintage dairy barn, the setting is enchanting and the concerts feature world-class classical music performances all summer long. The grounds and barn are beautiful, and the barn has a rich history. Opening Celebration: Honoring Festival Founder Alan Iglitzin June 27 & 28: The […]
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The Wine Cabinet — Origins of the Names of Wine
I have been curious about the origin of wines and their names since I began writing about wine in 1988, so I decided to start researching the information. Here is the first look, along with some tasting notes, so be prepared for more in the future. Cabernet Sauvignon The word “sauvignon” is believed to be […]
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Tips for Successful Plant Pruning
Woody plants — shrubs and trees — by their nature may require pruning. Gardeners may feel apprehensive about this task. Never fear, here are a few tips to assist you and a segment of Gardening with Peg for building confidence. The main reasons to prune are to allow air to circulate and to maintain plant […]
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BPA Stages ‘Snow Falling on Cedars,’ Hosts Presentation by David Guterson
As an adjunct to BPA’s March presentation of “Snow Falling on Cedars,” Bainbridge Performing Arts will host author David Guterson for a special pre-show presentation on Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Twenty years after the first publication of his book, Guterson will reflect back on the influences, ideals and ambitions that led to the […]
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Learn Gardening with Valley Nursery Classes
If you’ve thought about taking on new gardening projects this year but are not sure where to start, gardening classes can offer you just the right boost — you can learn from the experts and walk away with ideas for your own garden. Here’s a lineup of classes offered this year (2015) by Valley Nursery. […]
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Winter’s the Perfect Time for the Beach
Winter is not your typical time to go to the beach. One, it’s cold. Two, it’s probably raining. Lastly, the tide is too high — that is, unless you plan your beach venture in the dark of the night. That’s right, around here low tides happen in the evening this time of year. Which is […]
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New Nutcrackers From Old
The lights dim. The curtains part. The music soars and the performers take the stage for the Nutcracker ballet. But wait, what’s this? Where are the ballerinas? Where are the tutus? The stage is full of — well — nutcrackers. Ever wonder what the Nutcracker would look like if the nutcrackers were in charge? Linna […]
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Fallen Leaves, a Gift from Above
Fall brings a bounty not everyone is excited about: piles of fallen leaves. In my garden, this abundance feels like early Christmas. All that organic material is at my disposal, and the only cost is a bit of exercise! I hope you will share my enthusiasm after I talk about some of the ways you […]
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HAPPY Trails to You — The Benefits of Running Outdoors
Perhaps John Muir, the great American environmentalist, said it best: “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” You probably know that exercise in general is good for us and that we are lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest, arguably the greatest area for trail endeavors in the United […]