Wickersham resident pens children’s book

WICKERSHAM – Resident Marnie Jones recently released a new children’s book called In the Morning, a tale of animals welcoming a new spring morning. We spoke with her about the book, animals and other plans in the works.
Foothills Gazette: Please tell us about yourself. You are a wife, mother, grower, writer, artist, what else?

Marnie [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Signing off

by Chuck McClung
Fall is a time of change. Leaves change color and some fall to the ground. Certain animals become less conspicuous while others seem more noticeable. The rains return and a chill marks the evening air. Year after year for me, fall is one of the more memorable seasons.
This year is no exception as [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Summer perennial pruning

by Chuck McClung
Pruning perennials often confuses gardeners. Which perennials do I cut back? When do I cut them back? What do I cut back? It seems like a lot to remember! Sure, one could write a whole book on the subject….Some perennials have finished blooming for the year, some have just started to bloom, and [...]

Annual farm tour in September

COUNTY – On Sept. 11, 11 Whatcom County farms will open their doors to the public for the 3rd Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour, a festive day of fresh flavors and local food explorations, sponsored by Sustainable Connections.
Participants can view the bounty of Whatcom County on this free, family-friendly and self-guided tour.Tour goers can ride [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Gardening maxims

by Chuck McClung
We all seem to have tendency to resist rules in one form or another.  In the gardening world, however, many of us regularly rely on ”rules” to help us remember and understand when and what to do. Of course, all rules have exceptions.  So here are a few common “rules” or maxims in [...]

Small Potatoes: Gleaning and growing

Group serves 27 hunger relief agencies in Whatcom County
by Stephanie Ashton
COUNTY – Small Potatoes Gleaning Project, which has operated in Whatcom County for 10 seasons, became a project of the Bellingham Food Bank in 2009. Small Potatoes provides a service to 27 hunger relief agencies around Whatcom County by delivering a much needed resource: fresh [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Wise watering

by Chuck McClung
Summer is finally here. So, here are a few helpful reminders for keeping your plants watered through our dry, sunny summer days.
In Whatcom County, it is typically best to water in the morning as opposed to the evening. In hotter, drier areas like Eastern Washington you are told the opposite, because much of [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Still time to plant

by Chuck McClung
There’s always plenty of gardening topics and notions to choose from when writing this here column – just look outside. Sometimes, however, I like it when someone emails a suggestion or an idea for the next column. But alas no offerings from the community this time around.
So being a graduate of the Bakerview [...]

Annual Home & Landscape Tour set

BELLINGHAM – Sustainable Connections presents its 8th annual Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes a tour of homes in the Bellingham area, and includes live demonstrations, a look at green roofs, how to build a raingarden, and [...]

Glen Echo Strawberry Social on June 26

EVERSON – The Glen Echo Community Club will hold its annual Strawberry Social from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. There is a suggested donation of $6, $3 ages 6 and under or 60 and older. Fresh local strawberries will be served with shipped cream, ice cream and homemade shortcake biscuits. The evening includes musical [...]

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