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All in The Family

All in the Family

The summer escape of one lucky family for...

When it comes to their four-generation family beachfront on the shore of Port Gamble Bay, father and son owners Jim Nelson and Pete Mueting-Nelson are looking to the future while honoring fond memories of the past. A new house, designed by Jim Nelson … 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

Community Scene - Armed Forces Day Parade
Community Scene

Armed Forces Day Parade

The Greater Kitsap Chamber hosted the 78th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton, presented by Kitsap Credit Union. The streets of Bremerton were lined with locals and visitors alike who came to enjoy this annual event honoring our local military community. … read more

Community Scene - North Mason Chamber Award Gala
Community Scene

2025 North Mason Chamber Award Gala

The gala was held at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. After a sumptuous dinner, installation of 2025-2026 board of trustees and 2025-2026 ex-officio members of the board were recognized. Presentation of annual awards by Stephanie Rowland followed. Music by Michael Anthony Pratt Band. Centerpieces by … 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

Chef Tad Mitsui of Heyday Farm House
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Chef Tad Mitsui

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 … 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

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