Don’t let the impression of just a few miles sound like an easy hike; Mount Walker is a steep, 2000′ elevation gain hike that is rated as moderate by the rangers and by All Trails. To be fair, the trail is well maintained, easy to follow, and pretty smooth. However, the slope is relentless. During…
There is nothing like wandering around a grand, dark forest to feel in tune with nature. With towering trees above you, the gentle patter of rain, and the rush of wind, you can feel lost in the untamed wilderness from the safety of the trail. We had the fortune of escaping into the Olympic National…
Dahlias are famous throughout the Pacific Northwest. This huge, showy flowers bring bold color to the scenery. Even post offices boast huge plots, sponsored by the local Dahlia society. Growing these big, show stopping blooms has to be hard, right? Pike Place Market’s Flowers The first dahlia I ever remembered seeing was in the Pike…
At this time, this post DOES NOT contain any affiliate links. Blackberries grow like weeds in the Pacific Northwest. With stolen time, I managed to pick around 12 pounds this year to make jams and jelly. The majority went to blackberry wine. Blackberry wine is super versatile and can be made as sweet or dry…
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest isn’t without it’s hosts of problems. Common garden pests such as slugs, deer, and rabbits can decimate your garden. What are other common pests do gardeners run into and how do you deal with them? I recently came out to my garden to find many of plants topped off, let…
One of the first projects that we decided to do after moving to Washington included building a new raised bed garden. I had one in San Diego that turned out to be fantastic; all of my plants grew phenomenally. For others out there, you may wonder if a raised bed is necessary for growing plants. …
The Pacific Northwest is perhaps my most favorite place in the world. There is something magical about the richness of the greenery, the mist that surrounds the forests, the eerie silence of the wild. Phillip took me up to Washington for my birthday this past year, partially to see his grandmother, who lives in Redmond,…