October 2024 Newsletter- Updates from the Garden Fall color with the crisp air is so invigorating and welcoming. I love the maples, but the longest red fall foliage you can't beat is a liquidambar. That's why we lined the driveway with them. Nerines - though blooming in the fall are always a surprise with their vivid… Read more...
August Newsletter-Our Summer Arts & Crafts Market was richer with so many new vendors this year, as well as some old favorites. Ida Gianopulus brought her gorgeous flowers and garlic braids. The marigolds I bought from her are still going strong on the front porch where I drink my tea. Rachel Clark, who lives in… Read more...
Late July Newsletter-Hello all - the time is NOW - the summer market is just 2 days away and I hope many of you will come out to support our great collection of artists! The link to see more work is right here - takes you to our website. Summer Arts & Crafts Market There are… Read more...
Early July Newsletter-In June I got to help this dynamic couple with a fabulous event in Yosemite, aimed at enriching those not likely to get to enjoy camping, rock climbing and great local food. United in Yosemite was in its second year and Kate Rutherford of Farm to Crag asked chef Matt Dillon to prepare a… Read more...
June Newsletter-Welcome to Junuary - wearing my sweat shirt as I write this newsletter! I'm excited to say our upcoming class will be held in the warmth of the living room. We'll be felting all kinds of mushrooms with Alison Webb - PhD of biology and a master felter with alot of humor. IG @pnw_biology… Read more...
May Newsletter-Before we look at any wildflowers and trees we must note that two great classes are coming up in June which are not full. Most importantly I need to list the Shibori Explored / Indigo Weekend that's coming up June 29 & 30, taught by the amazing Elin Noble. Sadly I neglected to list… Read more...
April Newsletter-Spring is slowly arriving with many cool days still even though the pie cherry tree is in bloom and we've seen no bees on it to pollinate. Hopefully that changes. Double ranunculus are still in bloom and such a happy sight. Love how they spread slowly and always find the right spot to brighten… Read more...
March Newsletter / Pasha Fund-Spring is upon us with such cheery blooms and scents - from new mown grass, to the subtle fragance of indian plum and the curious and I think wonderful scent of skunk cabbage. I'm thankful once again for the prolific bulbs down at Sieverts house I get to see on my bike rides. It's… Read more...
February Newsletter-A new year and time to start thinking about gardens, spring and fun classes to plan! I always feel that seeing a double rainbow bodes well for the upcoming days. I'm happy to say that one of our most popular classes will be coming up on March 24 - Bojagi - The Art of… Read more...
November Newsletter- A recent visit to the Columbia River gorge was a delight for the fall colors, sun and fantastic basalt formations on each side of the river. Tom and I also visited a fish hatchery at the Bonneville Dam which had gorgeous viewing ponds for both sturgeon and trout. The yellow maple leaves suspended… Read more...
June Newsletter - Welcome to Junuary - wearing my sweat shirt as I write this newsletter! I'm excited to say our upcoming class will be held in the warmth of the living room. We'll be felting all kinds of mushrooms with Alison Webb - PhD of biology and a master felter with alot of humor. IG @pnw_biology… Read more...
April Newsletter - Spring is slowly arriving with many cool days still even though the pie cherry tree is in bloom and we've seen no bees on it to pollinate. Hopefully that changes. Double ranunculus are still in bloom and such a happy sight. Love how they spread slowly and always find the right spot to brighten… Read more...
February Newsletter - A new year and time to start thinking about gardens, spring and fun classes to plan! I always feel that seeing a double rainbow bodes well for the upcoming days. I'm happy to say that one of our most popular classes will be coming up on March 24 - Bojagi - The Art of… Read more...