Since we moved to our current home about 3 1/2 years ago I have been confronted by the issue of storm water drain-off on our property. Many of the houses in our neighborhood were built with gutter downspouts that tied … Continue reading →
In the December 14th issue of the Seattle Times I read about Gary Chastagner, aka Mr. Christmas Tree. He is a scientist and WSU professor who cured Douglas Firs of “Swiss Needle Cast” with a fungicide treatment in the 1980s. … Continue reading →
According to the Thursday, December 10th issue of the Seattle Times a rare Chinese conifer (Keteleeria evelyniana) was cut down and stolen from the Washington Park Arboretum this week. Arboretum workers discovered the theft Wednesday. The tree was one of … Continue reading →
It’s one of those wintry, post Thanksgiving but not quite into a holiday mood days when escaping to an afternoon movie seems like a perfect thing to do. Stop by the refreshment bar for a tub of warm, crisp popcorn … Continue reading →
