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(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

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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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vegetables grown in pots

The Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots

With summer fast approaching and the weather getting warmer, now is the perfect time to start planting and growing your own vegetables. Growing vegetables in pots is great for those who are short on space and ideal for both beginners and experts alike. … read more

Hansville Garden

The Fairy Tale Garden of Wyn and Steve Abbott

Wyn and Steve Abbott live on a piece of land in Hansville that was described as “The Fairy Tale Garden” on the 2024 Hansville Helping Hands tour. Its name is perhaps appropriate in more than one way. Both Abbotts create magic, not only … read more

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Peppers and tomatoes thrive in containers in the reflected heat in front of the Murphys’ garage.

How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots: A Beginner’s Guide

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow, as they are incredibly versatile when it comes to prepping, cooking and eating in a range of different dishes. The taste of homegrown tomatoes is often considered to be far superior to those … read more

Artwork for this year’s poster “Sunshine Poppies” by Peggy Judd
Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Gardens — An Invitation to Happiness

Perhaps one of the best joys of gardening is when a gardener finds that new struggling little sprout that’s choking under too many weeds and she frees it — and within a day, it’s growing straight, reaching into new summer sun. Little joys … read more

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bird seed choices

Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds

While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine-feathered friends to your feeders. Consider these popular … read more

(Photo courtesy Jeannie Kay O’Reilly)
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Jeannie Kay O’Reilly’s Indianola Secret

In the fall of 2021, Jeannie Kay O’Reilly was seeking a place of renewal. She found the perfect location in Indianola, but the lot was mostly lawn. While there was a terrific view of Miller Bay, the longed-for flowers and planted garden beds … read more

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