Seattle winters live up to their reputation: days and days of epic rain. What I never really appreciated though, until this last year when I started gardening, is that there are also some pretty incredible sun breaks. When the sun comes out after a big rain it can feel positively balmy—especially when I'm running around doing lots of sweeping and raking.
Read MoreI get an incredible thrill making something out of nothing—especially when the project is spontaneous. This morning the sun was shining, and I felt inspired to walk around my South-Seattle neighborhood. What's great about my route is the mix of carefully tended gardens interspersed with less well kept (or vacant/under-construction) lots. There are lots of spots where the plant life is in the public domain. I brought a pair of trimmers and a tote bag along in case anything arrangement-worthy caught my eye.
Read MoreYesterday I spent the afternoon terracing a formerly weed-strewn hillside, inspired by a DIY that I found on Tenth Acre Farm. This project really appeals to my scrappy side: no carpentry skills are required, and it's super low cost. The only thing I had to buy were a few inexpensive garden stakes. Everything else was free-cycled.
Read MoreWe are super excited to be launching today. More goodness coming soon.
