Category: Newsletter

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 pinks and even the softer pinks… Find out more and register

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 Bellingham but has lots of family… Find out more and register

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 feast for the 200 plus young… Find out more and register

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 Meet Dr Alison Webb, who is… Find out more and register

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 it in the April newsletter although… Find out more and register

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 under a shrub or walkway edge.… Find out more and register

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 in the water which gradually sunk… Find out more and register