Growing Community, One Garden at a Time
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In recent years, local interest in community gardens—and the need for them— has increased significantly. Our Urban Agriculture team has been happy to support this growing trend.
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Winter Garden Tips for Beneficial Wildlife
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Winter can be a great time to set ourselves up for success by thinking about our behind-the-scenes helpers—the beneficial birds and insects that make our garden healthier and more productive. The best part is that most of the things these “helpers” need means less work for you now, not just during the growing season.
Read MoreSpringing into May with the Food Bank Farm
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Spring has sprung! We’re continuing to work with partner organizations like the Food Bank Farm to reduce food insecurity in the region by distributing vegetable starts, one of the resources we provide to garden sites that grow food for food banks.
Read MoreVideo of Intro to Residential Gardening Webinar
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Watch our video about ideas for your residential garden by two of our staff members, Kari and Sara.
Read MoreRiverfront Property, Literally: Garden Paradise for Snohomish Couple
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What used to be a rock and garbage-filled ditch is now a scaled-down riverscape of native flowers, trees and shrubs, complete with several wood ornaments and a bridge that Paul built. The neighbors say they fall asleep to the sound of the stream.
Read MoreDiscovery Elementary Expands Their Watering Horizons
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It’s great several great years at Discovery Elementary School in Mukilteo. This year they received rain cisterns via a Puget Sound Starts at My School grant.
Read More2019 Cascade Award Winner, Finalists and Lakeside Celebration
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Congratulations to this year’s Cascade Award winner and finalists! Thanks to North Cascades Crew for letting us crash your summer BBQ. We had so much fun!
Read MoreSouth County Urban Farming Classes
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Here some urban gardening classes taking place in the south part of the county in September.
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Combining Wildlife Habitat and Beautiful Gardens
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Nearly 340 people toured fine examples of how homes and businesses can combine human living and activities with wildlife habitat on Saturday, June 23rd at the annual Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour.
Read MoreFruit Trees Will Soothe Your Spirit and Brighten Your Mind
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Many people forget about fruit trees when they are planning out their yards, but they should not be overlooked. They are so simple, so rewarding, and so beautiful. They represent our most ancient connection to the bounty of nature. They are fun to work on, soothing to look at, and their personalities are all so different.
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