Tag: outdoors

Dortha Murker Shade Garden

Made in The Shade in Lake Symington

Shade can be a problem for many gardeners, especially if one desires sun-loving perennials or roses. Dortha Murker has created a spark of light and joy in a deeply shaded garden. Located at the terminus of a dead-end street near Lake Symington, her … read more

Community Scene - 2025 Quincy Square Grand Opening
Community Scene

Quincy Square Grand Opening

Quincy Square is Bremerton’s newest public “heart” — a once-silent block on Fourth Street has been re-imagined into a lively, music-infused gathering place honoring hometown legend Quincy Jones. We are particularly excited for the interactive musical art installations throughout, giving visitors the opportunity … read more

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Nonprofit Spotlight - Wild Society
Nonprofit Spotlight

Wild Society

Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state has more than 30,000 registered nonprofit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers. With federal funding reduced, rescinded … read more

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French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries

No-Bake, French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries

Stun your family and guests with a delicious dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. This no-bake French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries from Cookin’ Savvy is a perfect summer treat for sharing with your nearest and dearest, and you can … read more

Cora Reuter Garden

A Colorful Palette for Neighborhood Joy

When Cora Reuter was a little girl, her school bus passed a blooming flower garden every afternoon. “It brought me such joy,” she recalled. Middle school years were hard for her, and the garden, full of bursting colors, made her neighborhood brighter. Now, … read more

Community Scene - KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo
Community Scene

KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo

Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where homeowners’ dreams became reality. The KBA annual event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside … read more

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gardener stretching

Mindful Gardening: Techniques to Release Neck Tension While You Work

Spending hours in your garden sounds like a dreamy afternoon until neck pain develops. Holding your head at odd angles to dig or pull weeds can create discomfort that lingers the rest of the day. “Prolonged forward flexion — when your head and … read more

A pigeon guillemot converses with its friends by the Coupeville ferry terminal on Whidbey Island.

The Spunky Seabird of the Salish Sea

Birds are associated with flight. All but 60 of the world’s 10,000-plus species are capable of flying. Some can only sustain flight for a short distance, while others can glide continuously for weeks. Some birds prefer other forms of transportation to flying. Ground-dwelling … read more

Jill and Michael Betts Garden

The Profusely Abundant, Plant-Filled Garden of Jill and Michael Betts

Jill Betts and her husband, Michael, have created a profusely planted, abundant garden on their 2.5-acre property off the Seabeck Highway. In April 2020 (at the beginning of the gardening season), she began a five-year labor of love and perhaps “obsession.” Michael Betts, … read more

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