Do you want to know yet another delightful place to visit on Whidbey Island? Greenbank Farm is a 151 acres of fertile, publicly owned space complete with a historic farm located in the center of the island. Coming through a hail storm my husband and I turned a corner in the road and the sun was shining, meadowlarks were singing and delicious smells were […]
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Discover Greenbank Farm
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing on April 17, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Paradise Found Fiber Farm
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on April 15, 2013 | 3 Comments »
It’s no secret that I really, really like yarn so on a visit this past weekend to Whidbey Island I had to visit the incredible Paradise Found Fiber Farm. Pygora goats, alpacas and llamas all came up to the fence to greet us while we listened to the history of the site and the animals from owners Mary […]
City Art Farm
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on April 11, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Joan Englemeyer, the force behind City Art Farm, is easily one of the most creative people I have ever encountered. Everywhere you look on her three lot property this artistic drive is expressed; a giant goat sculpture waiting for the Rainier Heritage Parade, lyrical paintings of Somali women on her classroom and studio wall, lush […]
Fair Isle Knitting
Posted in Crafts on March 27, 2013 | 3 Comments »
The days are getting warmer but it’s still cold enough to wear a hat most mornings. Fair Isle patterns are a great way to make these hats pretty as well as functional. (The double yarn knitting makes them extra warm.) This is wonderful book and it can be found at the Seattle Public Library. Once you […]
Barter Fair
Posted in Cooking, Crafts on March 25, 2013 | 2 Comments »
“How about two knit hats for the deer pelt?” asked my son eyeing a large untanned hide. “Sure” replied the man behind the table with mushrooms, pelts and lovely wooden bowls. So started my family’s adventure at Backyard Barter’s March Barter Fair. By the end of the day we wound up going home with an amazing […]
Portland Homestead Supply Company
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on March 5, 2013 | 2 Comments »
On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon my husband and I visited the The Portland Homestead Supply Company. With great classes, knowledgeable staff and an amazing selection of merchandise I could see making this a part of every trip. Here’s an interview with owner Kristl Bridge: How you did you decide to open an urban farming store? Urban homesteading […]
Tool Sharpening at NE Sustainable Seattle’s Hands on Skills Fair
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on February 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
There were lots of great classes and workshops at this year’s fair. I made pillows at the sewing station, did tool sharpening with two experts, learned how to make tortillas, toothpaste, deodorant and more! This was the third year and classes were held at Meadowbrook and Ravenna Eckstein community centers. It’s rare to have so much expertise […]
Time for Potpourri
Posted in Crafts on July 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Rose petals and carnations Potpourri is a combination of flowers and sometimes spices, used to lightly scent a room. I like using a combination of wild rose petals, carnations and lavender. To make potpourri you can gather the flowers on a dry day and pile them loosely in a bowl or you can lay them […]
Rustic Chairs
Posted in Crafts on July 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Making rustic chairs is fun and easy; it’s also a great way to use that wood you gathered for the rustic arches. Here is some of the wood from this season. Most of it is alder but there is some cherry wood too. Alder will not last a long time but it’s easy to come by, […]
Making Rustic Trellises
Posted in Crafts on July 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Do you have a little corner of your yard that needs something to give it some character? What about a rustic trellis? Spring is a great time to pick up free branches from people trimming their trees or cutting off limbs damaged by our wild March weather. Once you have collected some branches the next step […]
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