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Dortha Murker Shade Garden

Made in The Shade in Lake Symington

Shade can be a problem for many gardeners, especially if one desires sun-loving perennials or roses. Dortha Murker has created a spark of light and joy in a deeply shaded garden. Located at the terminus of a dead-end street near Lake Symington, her … read more

Cora Reuter Garden

A Colorful Palette for Neighborhood Joy

When Cora Reuter was a little girl, her school bus passed a blooming flower garden every afternoon. “It brought me such joy,” she recalled. Middle school years were hard for her, and the garden, full of bursting colors, made her neighborhood brighter. Now, … read more

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Mindful Gardening: Techniques to Release Neck Tension While You Work

Spending hours in your garden sounds like a dreamy afternoon until neck pain develops. Holding your head at odd angles to dig or pull weeds can create discomfort that lingers the rest of the day. “Prolonged forward flexion — when your head and … read more

Jill and Michael Betts Garden

The Profusely Abundant, Plant-Filled Garden of Jill and Michael Betts

Jill Betts and her husband, Michael, have created a profusely planted, abundant garden on their 2.5-acre property off the Seabeck Highway. In April 2020 (at the beginning of the gardening season), she began a five-year labor of love and perhaps “obsession.” Michael Betts, … read more

(Photograph courtesy Lacy Edwards)
Notes from Carolyn

Willow & Mabel Garden Co. Update

It has been a while since I have given you an update on what I have to offer on the farm at the moment and in the coming months. The sweet peas are now blooming beautifully and this year, I have grown more … read more

WillaBella Farm

WillaBella Farm

Honoring Traditions and Sustainable Growing at Century-Old Farm

Roots run so deep at WillaBella Farm in Gig Harbor that they go all the way back to 1912. The unassuming farmhouse, with its fir lumber flooring and arched doorways, still stands. As does the guest house, which was first a woodworking shop. … read more

Outside matters nearly as much as inside to homebuyers.
Design|Build

What Homebuyers Really Want

Are you thinking of remodeling your home or buying a home? Are you a builder or remodeler wanting to stay abreast of current home design trends? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be interested in the results … read more

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20 Ways to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Oasis

Who says the outdoors can’t be stylish? We tend to treat these spaces as just useful backyards. But with a few easy upgrades, outdoor living spaces can become an attractive outdoor living area that fits right in with the rest of your home. … read more

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A Beginner’s Quick Guide to Pruning Flowering Plants

Pruning, or the practice of removing dead or diseased branches from flowering plants — including certain herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees and flowers — allows them to focus their energy on new growth and blossoms, which can result in a more robust and abundant … read more

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