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A Taste of Fall in the Northwest: Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

Earlier this month, as I walked into the West Seattle PCC, I saw a display of freshly foraged wild mushrooms, a sure sign that fall and the

Marie McKinsey

Oct 24, 20232 min read

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Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle

There really is nothing quite like the Chihuly Garden, one half of the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at Seattle Center.

Marie McKinsey

Dec 10, 20222 min read

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7 Things for Seattle Gardeners To Do in Winter

Yes, its rainy, windy and sometimes snowy. The ground is too soggy for digging. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of satisfying gard

Marie McKinsey

Dec 9, 20223 min read

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Give Your Lawn an Environmental Make-over

From an environmental point of view, what it takes to maintain a typical lawn is a nightmare.

Marie McKinsey

Nov 6, 20222 min read

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