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Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Tips and tricks for draught-resistant gardens | The Compleat Home Gardener

Want to save on your water bill? Try some of these perennials and groundcovers.

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Alexander’s Castle, the oldest building on the Fort Warden grounds, is now available for rent. It was built in 1883 by a local minister for a prospective bride.

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March on down to Fort Worden for great camping | Hiking the Evergreen State

The 434-acre park offers the best of forest and beach.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Back yard bounty tips | The Compleat Home Gardener

Jealous of those leafy greens at your local farmer’s market? Here’s some suggestions to starting your own vegetable…

On a sunny Sunday a bald eagle perches on a boardwalk railing at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, allowing surprised visitors to take some up-close photos. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Wildlife abound at Nisqually refuge | Hiking the Evergreen State

Deer. Seals. Eagles. And stunning views. The Olympia-area preserve has it all, if you can follow some rules.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardn

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July is all about red, white, and bloom – so don’t forget to fertilize | The Complete Home Gardener

But don’t fertilize your lawn before leaving on vacation.

The Paradise Inn and Mount Rainier viewed from the Paradise Valley Road on June 12. Photo courtesy NPS

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Planning an Independence Day trip to Rainier? Here are some tips

The National Park is fee-free July 3 - 5.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Fertilize fast or fertilize slow? The pros and cons | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, some tips for keeping pesky voles and crows away from your seeds.

The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

"Powwow People" directed by Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of LuiseƱo Indians) shows the energy and togetherness that permeates throughout a midsummer powwow at Daybreak Star in Seattle. Image courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF Reviews: “Are You Native?” “Powwow People”

When it comes to curating and programming — choosing which films get put into a certain category or…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…

The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

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‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home

Think of the birds, dim your lights.