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Mar 115 min read

Part 2: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Oregon

After our time Washington, we headed for the epic grandeur of the Oregon Coast. Come along with us for part two of our bucket list...

Jan 184 min read

Four Tips to Keep you Alive on a Winter Hike

L to R: Thoreau Bridge and a slushy portion of the trail that was ice a few hours later We're now fledgling PNWers (or Upper Lefters, as...

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Mocktail, cocktail: Gardencrafted Syrup, Flower, and Drink Recipes

One of our favorite garden surprises this year has been the discovery that we're growing everything we need to make delicious drinks. A...

Sep 2, 20238 min read

Mount Rainier for Beginners

If you, like us, have been yearning to hike Mount Rainer but are daunted by the vast number of options (which trail(s) to take? Can you...

Aug 22, 20233 min read

Radiant Raspberry Rhubarb Jam

Why make jam when there are so many delicious pre-made jams and jellies out there? Three reasons: Because nothing tastes as sweet as...

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Sweet as Pie: The Most Delicious (gluten free & vegan) Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Bella and I made our first garden-grown pie earlier this month. It impressed our harshest test-kitchen critic (Keith) and was such a hit...

Jun 24, 20232 min read

Iris Painting

Last month, we stumbled onto a new art project—painting with pigments from our garden. I’d love to tell you that it was premeditated but...