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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Blood Donation is an Essential Activity
There is a critical need for blood donation in April and May to ensure blood stays available in our community as we weather this pandemic together. Volunteer blood donors provide 100 percent of our community’s blood supply. Health officials and blood community leaders surge Americans to give blood amid coronavirus … [Read more...] about Blood Donation is an Essential Activity
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
Data and resources for coronavirus (COVID-19)
We update these data and charts every afternoon that record U.S. and Washington State COVID-19 cases and related data. On January 21, 2020, the national Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Washington State Department of Health announced the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in … [Read more...] about Data and resources for coronavirus (COVID-19)
What’s open and closed: WA stay-at-home order
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective through May 4th. All gatherings of people for social, spiritual and recreational purposes are prohibited. This applies to both private and public gatherings which include everything from sleepovers for … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed: WA stay-at-home order
Restaurant delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Restaurants in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area offer delivery in a variety of ways, directly or through restaurant delivery apps. Independent restaurant delivery Pizza and Chinese restaurants have been the ones to most routinely offer delivery service. But, so do many other small, independent eateries. Today, … [Read more...] about Restaurant delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Where to find a job during the coronavirus pandemic
We’re experiencing one of the steepest economic declines in a long while with no clear end in sight. Despite this, there is demand for employees at some companies, especially grocery stores and various other food companies, drug stores, delivery services, and hardware stores. Some jobs are part time or temporary. … [Read more...] about Where to find a job during the coronavirus pandemic
Our favorite Doo Wop hand washing songs
There's a lot of interest currently about thoroughly washing your hands. The World Health Organization produced some great posters about how to do it properly. If your hands are soiled, you need to wash them with soap and water. If you simply want to ensure your visibly clean hands are hygienic, rub them with a … [Read more...] about Our favorite Doo Wop hand washing songs
Meal Kit delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Meal kit delivery service provides all the ingredients and recipes in the delivery box to make specific dishes and meals. These meal kits bridge the gap between grocery or CSA deliveries and restaurant delivery or takeout food. About meal kits All meal kits are more expensive compared to buying groceries. However, … [Read more...] about Meal Kit delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Grocery and CSA delivery services in the Puget sound region
There are many ways to streamline grocery shopping and meal preparation, including online ordering (followed by grocery pickup or delivery) and community supported agriculture (CSA). These services add expense that I usually like to avoid. Even if delivery is free, online prices are always higher. Also, I find grocery … [Read more...] about Grocery and CSA delivery services in the Puget sound region
Free guides and rebates for building a rain garden
Most Seattle rain is collected by gutters around your rooftop and flowing from your driveway and patio into the street. All of this runoff is diverted into the storm drain system that ultimately empties into the nearest body of water—namely Lake Washington or Puget Sound. Along the way, it collects oil, fertilizers, … [Read more...] about Free guides and rebates for building a rain garden
7 design ideas from NW Flower & Garden Show
Celebrating 30 years in 2018, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show featured inspirational, beautiful, educational, and fun garden design ideas. The designers and landsacpers were asked to incorporate a garden party theme into their display. The garden designs embrace current trends in urban gardening, sustainability, … [Read more...] about 7 design ideas from NW Flower & Garden Show
Senior Centers in the Puget Sound region
Senior centers have become a valuable resource for millions of seniors. The primary function of a senior center is to help connect seniors to area resources. They also serve as a hub for social outings and interactions. There are senior centers all over the area with different services and activities. Centers host … [Read more...] about Senior Centers in the Puget Sound region
