Five-year-old Kavi Ostrom announced one day to her mother, “These plants aren’t doing well because we haven’t put enough compost on them.” Maia Ostrom said, laughing, “I’m pretty sure that Kavi will be running the farm soon.” Maia Ostrom and her husband, Erik, owners of Dusk to Dawn Farm near Poulsbo, are part of a […]
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How to Incorporate Plants and Flowers into Your home decorating
Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in countries all over the world and with good reason. It adds a little bit of beauty to the planet, it’s great exercise and it brings life into the world. However, if you’re spending more and more time indoors, you might want to bring your gardening indoors […]
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Become a Gleaner to Pick Produce for Those in Need (and Yourself)
Kitsap Harvest is a program that organizes volunteers to pick surplus fruits and veggies from farms, yards and gardens across Kitsap County. This activity is called “gleaning.” Kitsap Harvest donates the fresh produce to local organizations that feed people, like food banks, shelters, school summer meal programs and senior residences. Kitsap Harvest needs your help to pick […]
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Sanctuary from a Hectic World — Savage Plants & Landscape
Savage Plants & Landscape in Kingston is a family-owned nursery that does more than just sell plants. Jim and Joan Savage started the nursery in 1993. Jim Savage runs the landscape division, and his daughter, Hollie Savage, is the nursery manager. “My mom is the one who does all the paperwork and bookwork from home, […]
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Take a Nature Walk in One of Kitsap’s Greenspace Treasures with GPC
The Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) is launching an event series across Kitsap Peninsula in August. Nate Daniel, the new executive director of GPC, will lead nature tours through three well-known community greenspaces and parks: Ueland Tree Farm, Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park and Banner Forest Heritage Park. GPC is a community-driven organization that connects members […]
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An Outdoor Space to Savor and Share
When Kathy Hawkins moved to this region after 40 years in Fairbanks, Alaska, where winters got to 60 degrees below, she threw herself into gardening, undeterred by deer. With tremendous energy and commitment, Hawkins has involved herself in the many gardening resources the area has to offer. In the 15 years since she and her […]
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Keep Your Pets Safe from Poisonous Plants
If you have pets, you probably know that lilies are poisonous for cats, but did you know that tulips are dangerous for dogs? Some toxic plants don’t just cause gastric irritation — they can cause death. As you’re planning to add more plants to your garden, you may want to avoid those that are harmful […]
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The Art of Science — Pressing Marine Greens
The pairing of seaweed science and art may sound like an unlikely combination, but on May 28, 30 event-goers got a taste of the fun at a seaweed pressing workshop in Bremerton. WSU Kitsap Extension, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the SEA Discovery Center and Crane’s Castle Brewing partnered to bring this seaweed pressing […]
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How to Identify Common Rhodie Problems
Rhododendrons are beginning to bloom their hearts out. They thrive in this region but are not without their share of hungry pests and sneaky diseases. A little understanding of common rhododendron problems is useful for maintaining healthy specimens. Trying to identify plant problems can be tricky. Often, different issues cause similar symptoms, or multiple problems […]
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