Set on a bucolic 6-acre piece of farmland on Bainbridge Island with a striking farmhouse as its centerpiece, Heyday Farm House literally defines “farm to table” as the distance ingredients travel measured in feet rather than miles. The farm’s Thursday and Friday night “community dinners” are just that, as the seating is communal, encouraging diners […]
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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. As well as being a great way to incorporate more fresh vegetables […]
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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 with their gardening efforts, but with their own artistic and creative talents. […]
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Port Gamble Theater Presents a Reader’s Theater Version of ‘Ripcord’
Port Gamble Theater’s Second Stage Series will present a production of “Ripcord” as part of its Readers Theater in June. The two-weekend run is the reader’s theater version of David Lindsay-Abaire’s sharp-witted and darkly comedic play. Directed by Stephen Browning and featuring a cast of talented actors from Kitsap and Jefferson counties, performances will take […]
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A Beloved Spring Migrant That Brings Loads of Summer Fun
Bird migration is a fascinating phenomenon. About half of the world’s approximately 10,000 bird species are migratory. Some fly short distances to warmer wintering grounds and back to breeding grounds in spring. Others cover thousands of miles twice a year in extraordinary journeys that cross oceans and international borders. North America is home to four […]
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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 like this one are abundant stories coming forth from the gardeners of […]
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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 seed types and the common backyard birds they attract. Sunflower Black sunflower […]
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Exploring Kitsap’s Sunny Side, One Port at a Time
Before we dive into how we can enjoy everything that Kitsap’s ports have to offer, let’s take a quick step back and ask — what are ports? At a high level, ports are traditionally places where vessels dock and passengers and cargo are loaded and unloaded. Once upon a time, Kitsap was a maritime community […]
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Trends From the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
In February, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the site of Design and Construction Week, a combined trade show of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show and the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The combined shows covered 1.2 million total square feet of indoor and outdoor display […]