We’ve lived on the Kitsap Peninsula for 45 years now. When we moved here from Seattle, this land on traditional Suquamish territory was zoned rural, and the timber company Pope, owned vast swathes of land where it clear-cut the timber, and replanted mostly mono-cultures of Douglas Fir. Over the years, Pope morphed into Olympic Resources, converting … [Read more...]
West Gardens Harvest Baskets – at Persephone Farm, Indianola, WA – June 1, 2011
What could be better than eating delicious locally-grown food from Persephone Farm, or a CSA in your area? Well, how about picking up your CSA share each week in a beautiful West Gardens Harvest Basket, crafted by local artists Melinda West and Laura Llewellyn! West Gardens Basketry, located in Indianola Washington, has been in the business of … [Read more...]
August 4th to 7th, 2011 – Weave With Cedar Bark in the Beautiful North Cascades
Information and registration: http://www.ncascades.org/programs/seminars/course.html?workshop_id=1054# Remember to ask if you qualify for a tuition discount or a scholarship. Artistic Weaving with Western Red Cedar (Class #20) Tuition: Shared Room $305, Double Occupancy $385, Private Room $545 Cost includes 3 nights lodging and 10 meals. … [Read more...]
