Newsletters

  • 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...
  • October Newsletter - I know Halloween has not passed yet, but fall has us heading into our studios to prepare for the winter market - the next big event at Cultus Bay Gardens. This year the Winter Market will be held for just ONE WEEKEND  DECEMBER 2 & 3 from 9 am - 4 pm both days.… Read more...
  • September Newsletter - August has been an eventful month and now I'm getting to do a large party to celebrate a wedding. Such fun to have such a vast palette of flowers to work with.  Barb Schiltz and Dorit Zingarelli have helped do the flowers - fun team!   A few huge arrangements with sunflowers, grass heads,… Read more...
  • August Newsletter -   It will be nice to get back to hosting some exciting classes after our busy and successful Summer Market August 12 Erin Vanhee, an amazing teacher and herbalist will be teaching an all day class on medicinal plants - Herbal Medicine Making  Erin will cover many plants used, including some surprising ones we… Read more...
  • July Newsletter – 2023 -  A needed nature break before getting ready for our upcoming events at the gardens, I  hiked the Skyline Trail on Mt Tahoma / Rainer with a couple of good friends this past weekend. Although a very popular and crowded park, it's  worth going for the incredible views and wildflowers. Also, in a heart warming… Read more...
  • May Newletter - Birds, eggs, young, mist nets, hummingbirds and incredible scientists delighted a group last Saturday, during our fundraiser for Burke Ornithology endowment. We had a dynamic trio of scientists to show us so many things. This great photo by student, Eileen de la Cruz. Alejo has the bird in hand. Introducing Dr Alejo Rico-Gueverra, the… Read more...
  • April Newsletter – Birds, Flowers & Food -   Spring has arrived in all her crazy ever-changing moods, weather and blooms to brighten our souls. Lots of amazing opportunities up ahead with a diverse group of classes - First one I want to really encourage you to come to is a FUNDRAISER for Burke Ornithology  Bird, Forests, Nest Checks & Netting Dr… Read more...