“Gardening makes you feel good,” says Ingrid Wachtler, owner of Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery. She believes that gardening is a wholesome and beneficial pursuit that keeps one young. After two decades of growing and selling plants in Gig Harbor, Wachtler still gets excited about new plants and revels in the way working outdoors makes her […]
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Get The Dirt — On Home Gardening
Gardening Chores Chores is often such an unpalatable word. It seems it’s something people love to put off if they can. But for gardeners, doing chores outdoors is often delightful because it means well-spent time outside, leading to future enjoyment in the garden during the other seasons, especially during harvest. Tackle all the shotweed, a.k.a. […]
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Dreaming of Summer — It’s Never too Early to Start Planning!
This dreary winter weather really gets me to dreaming about sunshine and warmer days. Great afternoons on the deck or patio with friends, beautiful places to relax on a nice Northwest day, and additional living space during our spectacular summers are just a few reasons to dream about these great spaces. Many of us will […]
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Enjoying the Beach and Nature at Manchester State Park
We have to be grateful for this amazing winter weather we have been experiencing. For many of us, this sunshine makes us want to jump ahead to spring! As the weather continues to get warmer, it will be time for people to head back to our local beaches to explore. I would like to highlight […]
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Mosquito Fleet Winery Hosts Grand Release Party
The award-winning Mosquito Fleet Winery, located in Belfair, will be releasing six of its newest wines: the 2012 vintage. The winery will host a party, dubbed “Grand Release 2012,” from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15. The event will feature food pairings from Robin Hood restaurant in Union. The […]
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The 2015 CVG Show at the Admiral
Each year, Collective Visions Gallery invites fine artists from Washington to participate in a statewide juried art competition, the CVG Show. Many community businesses and organizations join with the gallery to recognize and award substantial prizes to the finest artists. From the many entries submitted this year, these artists were invited to exhibit and compete […]
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Margie and Jerry Breunig — Dedicated Gardeners
Margie and Jerry Breunig have shared a lifetime love of plants. She was originally from Seattle but moved to California in her 20s. He was from Southern California but fell in love with this area during visits. They met in their 30s, married and lived in a house 6,000 feet up a mountain near San […]
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Best of West Sound Results 2015
WestSound Magazine magazine is excited to present the fourth annual Best of West Sound results — from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor, we’ve found the businesses and places you love. Enjoy! Best Restaurant The Boat Shed The Boat Shed is the place to be on a sunny day in the Northwest. […]
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Enjoy Puget Sound by Kayak
There is nothing more refreshing then slowly paddling through the beautiful estuary we call home. Puget Sound is the second largest estuary in the United States. Fresh water enters Puget Sound through more than 10,000 rivers and streams all across Washington, and salt water is brought in from the powerful tides of the Pacific Ocean. […]