It's easy to start vegetable gardening. Well, it can be. Read on for several ideas for getting started in small, easy ways. Vegetable gardening is a great family activity or for anyone. It's one of the most rewarding home projects you can do. Whether you own or rent a house, or live in a condominium or apartment, … [Read more...] about How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
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All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating
As of April 7, 2020, we’ve updated this information about the use of cloth face masks based on information published by CDC and Washington State Department of Health. One of the reasons coronavirus has become so widespread is because it appears to spread easily from person-to-person simply by talking or breathing, … [Read more...] about All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating
Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
Here's a list of printable coloring pages for your kids or the kid in you! Download and print these free coloring pages for a rainy day activity, to support Seattle sports teams, during the Christmas holiday, or any time you or kids are looking for something fun and cheap to pass the time. We love it because anyone can … [Read more...] about Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
Community Champions in the fight against coronavirus
On Friday, March 12, 2020, we started hearing the most heartwarming stories in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Basically put, it's businesses who are stepping up to help others in their community deal with the crisis in a meaningful way. We want to encourage more businesses and everyone in the … [Read more...] about Community Champions in the fight against coronavirus
Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
The seed companies listed below are those most often recommended by gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. They offer seed varieties suitable to the cool, wet, marine climate in the Puget Sound region where the growing season is later and shorter than other areas of the country. All these seed companies can ship your … [Read more...] about Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and nurseries are considered essential services. Some are open for in-store shopping. Some offer online, phone, or email orders and curbside pickup. A few offer delivery on qualifying orders. Nurseries and … [Read more...] about Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
Free local livestream, virtual tours, and online classes
Listed below is local online content including livestreams and virtual tours at museums and other attractions around the Puget Sound region. We also have a list of free live music in the Puget Sound region, which these days is all online. Drop us a line if you know of any other online content: … [Read more...] about Free local livestream, virtual tours, and online classes
April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar features primarily virtual, online, and livestream events. Holidays and special events include the Jewish Passover (April 9-16, 2020), Christian Easter (Apr 12, 2020), Earth Day (Apr 22), and Muslim Ramadan (April 23 – May 23, 2020). The Daffodil Parade was cancelled for 2020 and Federal … [Read more...] about April events and entertainment
Virtual and driving tours to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Flowering cherry trees burst into bloom, usually from mid-March through mid-April throughout the Pacific Northwest. Exactly when depends on the variety: early blooming versus late blooming. Seattle cherry blossom season begins with (red/pink) buds that burst into (pink/white) flower. As the flowers fade, the trees … [Read more...] about Virtual and driving tours to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden
The Seattle Japanese Garden is located in Madison Valley within the Washington Park Arboretum. Over 100,000 people visit every year, including locals as well as visitors from around the world. It is one of the most highly regarded Japanese-style gardens in North America. About Japanese Gardens Gardens in Japan … [Read more...] about Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden
Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Listed below are arboretums and botanical gardens* in cities throughout the Puget Sound region. Most gardens specialize in one or more aspects of Pacific Northwest native plants. A few offer non-native varieties and some have exotic specimens from far flung corners of the globe. These public gardens are regularly … [Read more...] about Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Affordable March events and entertainment
Our March 2020 events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Holidays and special events include Daylight Savings Time (2nd Sunday, March 8, 2020), Pi Day (always March 14 because the value of Pi=3.14), St. Patrick’s Day (always March 17), and the Spring equinox … [Read more...] about Affordable March events and entertainment
Wine tasting in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
One reason to go to a wine tasting is to try several wines at one time, allowing you to compare the characteristics of the different wines, and figure out which ones you prefer. There are no right or wrong answers. It’s like any other food or beverage preference. Some people prefer chicken over beef, broccoli over … [Read more...] about Wine tasting in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
Free trade magazine subscriptions
If you want to get ahead, or stay ahead in today's competitive business environment, it helps to keep up with trends and technology. TradePub.com offers free business and technology trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downloads. Trade publications want you to have the information you need to do … [Read more...] about Free trade magazine subscriptions
Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Bird watching is a popular activity for many residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region. More than 500 bird species have been observed in Washington State. It is relatively easy to see and study birds in the wild. Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the country. Washington … [Read more...] about Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
