12 Veggies, Herbs, Lettuce & Fruit to Grow Indoors

For those of us without outdoor space, it might seem like having your own garden is an impossible notion. But while it’s true that most vegetable plants can only thrive outside, there are actually a number of veggies that are perfectly happy growing inside – and some of them are pretty surprising.

PB&J Banana Burritos

School is almost in session, so it’s time to “think outside the loaf,” according to registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer. “Kids do get tired of the same old sandwiches,” says the visiting professor of exercise science at Willamette University in Salem, OR

Don’t Miss this Enchanting Evening

Register now for “Enchanted Garden,” the annual Bellevue Botanical Garden Society’s dinner and auction, to be held on Friday, September 24 at 5:30 pm.

10 Reasons to Buy Organic Watermelon

Organic watermelon is a nutritional best bet, with more than 1,200 varieties available for savvy snacking.

Garden Photography – A Lot Harder than it Looks

Recently I got together with a wonderful group of women for our second annual garden soiree, organized by sustainable garden designer extraordinaire, Stacie Crooks.  Because Stacie is on the board of the Bloedel Reserve, she arranged for our group to have the place all to ourselves. It was a splendid Northwest day, the evening air

Another Reason To Gardening: A Stress Reliever

Stress is something that you encounter every day. Gardening is one of the tools to deal with it if you want to be happy and healthy.

Art Happens this Weekend

If you can’t make up your mind whether to go tour a garden, or perhaps go on an artwalk in town, then consider combining the two. The Bellevue Botanical Garden will be hosting its first ‘Art in the Garden’ event, Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm each day.

Organic Blueberry Mojito

Nothing beats sipping a tall, cold Blueberry Mojito while grilling outdoors.

Miller Library Book Wish List

The good folks at the Elizabeth C. Miller Library have recently updated their book Wish List.  The library staff has combed through hundreds of titles of books, purchased some books within their budget, and put the remaining book titles on their Wish List. You’re invited to either buy one or more books from the list,

9 Medicinal Plants

Many herbs (and vegetables, and fruits, and even some decorative plants) that are commonly grown in kitchen gardens have useful medicinal properties. They can cure stomachaches and stress and everything in between, and you’ve probably got them growing already.

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