We had the first snow of the winter. As you can see, there wasn’t an overwhelming amount of snow. The big news here is the temperatures. According to the Seattle Times, Prepare for what could become the coldest spell in … Continue reading →
We woke up yesterday to more snow. This time we got no more than an inch. It was pretty but I’m very glad that I work at home. The news reports were filled with stories about slippery roads and traffic … Continue reading →
I didn’t want to say anything, but I was concerned about the effect of last week’s snow storm on the rosemary plant. Here’s a close up view . . . As you can see the plant was really weighted down … Continue reading →
As we’re looking for our new home one of the factors that we’re considering is the Olympic Rain Shadow. The rain shadow is the area around Sequim, Washington that doesn’t receive as much rainfall as other parts of the state. … Continue reading →
We had some snow last night. This morning is still pretty chilly. As I type this I hear the cars in the street moving slowly through the crunchy snow. In the meantime here’s what the backyard looks like . . … Continue reading →
So much of life is about perspective. For most of us the rain storm a week ago is a memory. For others this is the beginning of a long haul. The Boistfort Valley Farm is an organic farm in Curtis, … Continue reading →
Watching the news yesterday and today has sure given me a sense of perspective. Whatever inconveniences we’ve had because of the recent storm are really just that, inconveniences. It could have been so much worse. First-person report as the floodwaters … Continue reading →
As if this weekend’s snow wasn’t enough Mother Nature decided this was a fine time for a wild rain storm. We received almost four inches of rain yesterday! Governor Gregoire has even declared a state of emergency.
Continue reading →First a small explanation about the mobile orchard/vineyard – we’re growing things in pots so that we can take our trees and vines with us when we move to a place with more elbowroom. Some of the plants are three … Continue reading →
