Monthly Archives: December 2022

When Weather Wins

A few stray blooms amid the snow and ice Holidays Happen When They Happen After a week of snowy gardens and icy roads, the rain comes as a very welcome relief. After stir crazy days of not being able to … Continue reading

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Solstice Snow & Holiday Baking

Hummingbirds are still feeding on the Fatsia The Joys Of Discovery As a child, I found snow enchanting. Overnight, everyday landscapes transformed into mysterious lumps and bumps, tree branches laden with a blanket of frosting, smooth and glossy. Walking in … Continue reading

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Backyard Compostables & Greenwashing

Some truly backyard-compostable containers Really Compostable Cutlery This afternoon I participated in a city-sponsored Backyard Composting Fair with my friend John Barutt, a Master Composter and research scientist who teaches composting classes all over Puget Sound. John and I have … Continue reading

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Epigenetics and The Garden Diet

Kale, cilantro, sharp cheese, apple, pumpkin seeds and tart dried cherries, oh my Holiday Greens On The Plate For me, the phrase ‘gathering holiday greens’ always meant harvesting fir and pine, sequoia and cedar, as well as lots of garden … Continue reading

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