Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of homeowners say they will invest in renovation projects this year, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. While more…
It must be Valentines Day approaching in Upper County Kittitas County. I see roses in stores everywhere lately and with this very spring-like weather it seems more…
We may have been saying “rain, rain, go away” on Sunday as crawl spaces and basements filled up in the valley (and for some of us more…
Jan 042011
In December I might be dreaming of a white Christmas, but as soon as January hits I am in full “can’t wait for spring” mode. And more…
Dec 242010
Mycorrhizal Fungii In farming lore of times past it was a practice of French (and other) farmers to “bless” a new field by sprinkling it with more…
Besides stacking them in an outbuilding or garage, I mean. Here is something I have done for years and it is always spirit lifting to see more…
Apply heat to the bluish-purple fruit and it gives up flavor perfect for baking Savvy cooks know that to unlock the secrets of these modest, bluish-purple more…
It’s so hard to say goodbye to those annuals we have been tending all these months. I know it is for me. I shelter and cover more…
Jul 052010
The two most important horticultural practices that affect fruit quality in producing orchards are pruning and irrigation. If both of those practices are well done, you more…
Garden Notes from Iva Lena Clark. So, we are having the usual “just took the snow tires off the car snowstorm”. How typical of our Upper more…
