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A cozy, sunlit greenhouse with large glass windows and an open door. Inside, there is a floral-patterned armchair with colorful cushions, wooden floorboards, potted plants on the windowsill, and a basket on the floor. Greenery grows around and inside the greenhouse, creating a peaceful, inviting atmosphere.

Finding the Right Garden Fit

10 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

This article explores why some landscaping projects are declined by professionals, and how gardeners in Seattle can use thrifted finds and DIY projects to build characterful, personal garden spaces. Drawing from expert advice and creative resourcefulness, it's a guide to finding the right path for any garden dream.
A cozy, sunlit greenhouse with large glass windows and an open door. Inside, there is a floral-patterned armchair with colorful cushions, wooden floorboards, potted plants on the windowsill, and a basket on the floor. Greenery grows around and inside the greenhouse, creating a peaceful, inviting atmosphere.

Finding the Right Garden Fit

This article explores why some landscaping projects are declined by professionals, and how gardeners in Seattle can use thrifted finds and DIY projects to build characterful, personal garden spaces. Drawing from expert advice and creative resourcefulness, it's a guide to finding the right path for any garden dream.
A modern living space with large windows showing a view of trees outside. The room features a light-colored sofa with decorative pillows, a geometric coffee table, and a contemporary chair. There are large potted plants near the windows, and a pouf on the floor. In the background, an adjoining bedroom with a low bed and minimalistic decor is visible. The room has industrial-style exposed ceilings and track lighting.

Nurture Wellbeing with Your Space

10 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Explore how thoughtful design and small changes can transform your Seattle home into a beautiful, healthy haven. From decluttering to connecting with nature, every step supports greater wellbeing indoors and out.
A modern living space with large windows showing a view of trees outside. The room features a light-colored sofa with decorative pillows, a geometric coffee table, and a contemporary chair. There are large potted plants near the windows, and a pouf on the floor. In the background, an adjoining bedroom with a low bed and minimalistic decor is visible. The room has industrial-style exposed ceilings and track lighting.

Nurture Wellbeing with Your Space

Explore how thoughtful design and small changes can transform your Seattle home into a beautiful, healthy haven. From decluttering to connecting with nature, every step supports greater wellbeing indoors and out.
A collection of various potted plants and flowers arranged on wooden shelves in an outdoor greenhouse or garden setting. There is a wooden structure providing partial shade, and sunlight filters through the trees in the background. Some of the pots are rustic with a whitewashed finish, and a straw hat is hanging on the wooden post. The background includes greenery, a blue vehicle, and an acoustic guitar leaning against it.

Microgreens: Seattle’s Kitchen Garden Secret

09 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Microgreens are an accessible, nutritious solution for home gardeners with limited space, thriving indoors year-round in Seattle's climate. This article shares practical tips, local hacks, and inspiration for getting started.
A collection of various potted plants and flowers arranged on wooden shelves in an outdoor greenhouse or garden setting. There is a wooden structure providing partial shade, and sunlight filters through the trees in the background. Some of the pots are rustic with a whitewashed finish, and a straw hat is hanging on the wooden post. The background includes greenery, a blue vehicle, and an acoustic guitar leaning against it.

Microgreens: Seattle’s Kitchen Garden Secret

Microgreens are an accessible, nutritious solution for home gardeners with limited space, thriving indoors year-round in Seattle's climate. This article shares practical tips, local hacks, and inspiration for getting started.
A white wall with a worn paper sign displaying the words 'FREEDOM HERE' in bold black letters.

Transforming Prisons, Transforming Lives

09 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

A closer look at U.S. prison reform inspired by Scandinavian models, highlighting programs emphasizing rehabilitation, staff wellness, and human dignity, with a focus on evidence-based impact and community benefit.
A white wall with a worn paper sign displaying the words 'FREEDOM HERE' in bold black letters.

Transforming Prisons, Transforming Lives

A closer look at U.S. prison reform inspired by Scandinavian models, highlighting programs emphasizing rehabilitation, staff wellness, and human dignity, with a focus on evidence-based impact and community benefit.
A cozy indoor market or shop decorated with colorful string lights and ornate lanterns. Yellow, red, green, and white round lights hang from the ceiling and walls, casting a warm glow. Intricately designed mosaic lamps are also visible on a counter in the lower left, and the overall ambiance is festive and inviting.

DIY Fairy Guest House Magic

08 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

This article explores how to create a fun, no-maintenance fairy guest house perfect for springtime in Seattle. Learn easy steps for building mini-magic with repurposed lanterns, discover kid-friendly craft tips, and get inspired to transform indoor spaces with whimsy and sustainable DIY energy.
A cozy indoor market or shop decorated with colorful string lights and ornate lanterns. Yellow, red, green, and white round lights hang from the ceiling and walls, casting a warm glow. Intricately designed mosaic lamps are also visible on a counter in the lower left, and the overall ambiance is festive and inviting.

DIY Fairy Guest House Magic

This article explores how to create a fun, no-maintenance fairy guest house perfect for springtime in Seattle. Learn easy steps for building mini-magic with repurposed lanterns, discover kid-friendly craft tips, and get inspired to transform indoor spaces with whimsy and sustainable DIY energy.
Various potted succulents arranged in a circular tray on a weathered wooden surface. The succulents display a variety of shapes and colors, including green, red, and yellow accents.

Garden Redesign: Start to Finish

08 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

A successful garden redesign begins with patient observation, careful planning, and smart plant selection based on local conditions. This article explores professional tips for structure, plant choices, maintenance, and sustainability—helping you turn any Seattle yard into a thriving, personal haven.
Various potted succulents arranged in a circular tray on a weathered wooden surface. The succulents display a variety of shapes and colors, including green, red, and yellow accents.

Garden Redesign: Start to Finish

A successful garden redesign begins with patient observation, careful planning, and smart plant selection based on local conditions. This article explores professional tips for structure, plant choices, maintenance, and sustainability—helping you turn any Seattle yard into a thriving, personal haven.
A close-up of a gardening scene showing a green hand trowel filled with soil, scattered soil on a surface, a pair of pruning shears, and a small decorative plant pot with frog designs on the rim, partially filled with soil.

Boosting Soil Health on a Budget

07 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

This article explores practical, low-cost ways to build thriving, healthy garden soil. Drawing from expert advice and local experience in Seattle, it offers simple techniques for composting, mulching, amending, and testing soil, empowering gardeners of all backgrounds to transform tired ground into vibrant, productive beds.
A close-up of a gardening scene showing a green hand trowel filled with soil, scattered soil on a surface, a pair of pruning shears, and a small decorative plant pot with frog designs on the rim, partially filled with soil.

Boosting Soil Health on a Budget

This article explores practical, low-cost ways to build thriving, healthy garden soil. Drawing from expert advice and local experience in Seattle, it offers simple techniques for composting, mulching, amending, and testing soil, empowering gardeners of all backgrounds to transform tired ground into vibrant, productive beds.
A sunlit view of a greenhouse or garden area with shelves crowded with various potted plants, many of which are cacti and succulents. Long, fuzzy cacti hang over the edge of the top shelf, and green leafy plants are growing in pots below. The background includes more vegetation and a grey brick wall.

Revitalize Your Garden With Metal Art

07 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Turn your garden into an outdoor gallery by adding DIY or pre-made metal yard art. Learn how to upcycle everyday metal items into fun, hardy decorations and discover tips for garden-friendly art care.
A sunlit view of a greenhouse or garden area with shelves crowded with various potted plants, many of which are cacti and succulents. Long, fuzzy cacti hang over the edge of the top shelf, and green leafy plants are growing in pots below. The background includes more vegetation and a grey brick wall.

Revitalize Your Garden With Metal Art

Turn your garden into an outdoor gallery by adding DIY or pre-made metal yard art. Learn how to upcycle everyday metal items into fun, hardy decorations and discover tips for garden-friendly art care.
A vibrant field of yellow wildflowers with green stems and leaves, bathed in sunlight. The flowers are densely packed and stretch out into the distance, creating a colorful and lively natural scene.

Beginner Garden Wins: Tips & Joy

06 Aug 2025

Ingrid Felton

Budding gardeners in Seattle can embrace success with a handful of thoughtful tips: start with manageable containers or beds, choose easy vegetables, match plants to local sun and climate, and enjoy the learning process along the way. Simple routines, natural fertilizers, and gentle attention can transform hesitant beginners into thriving plant owners.
A vibrant field of yellow wildflowers with green stems and leaves, bathed in sunlight. The flowers are densely packed and stretch out into the distance, creating a colorful and lively natural scene.

Beginner Garden Wins: Tips & Joy

Budding gardeners in Seattle can embrace success with a handful of thoughtful tips: start with manageable containers or beds, choose easy vegetables, match plants to local sun and climate, and enjoy the learning process along the way. Simple routines, natural fertilizers, and gentle attention can transform hesitant beginners into thriving plant owners.
Two old, white-framed windows with visible rust and peeling paint on a dark wall. There are some potted plants with flowers inside the windows and floral-patterned curtains in the background.

From Windows to Whole Homes

06 Aug 2025

Camila Ward

Christopher Baker’s story, from window repairs to comprehensive home renovations, shows how persistence, adaptability, and customer care can set a business apart. His experiences offer valuable lessons for DIYers and professionals alike.
Two old, white-framed windows with visible rust and peeling paint on a dark wall. There are some potted plants with flowers inside the windows and floral-patterned curtains in the background.

From Windows to Whole Homes

Christopher Baker’s story, from window repairs to comprehensive home renovations, shows how persistence, adaptability, and customer care can set a business apart. His experiences offer valuable lessons for DIYers and professionals alike.