Ahh, there’s a chill in the nighttime air, pumpkin spice lattes are back AND Mill Creek Garden Club held their first meeting of the 2021-2022 year!
Even though we couldn’t meet at our favorite Shawn O’Donnell’s, there was a sea of smiling faces at our Zoom meeting as everyone logged on from the comfort of their homes.
If you are like me, you are probably a bit conflicted this time of year.
My summer containers, while looking a bit worn out, are still drawing droves of honey bees and hummingbirds and the thought of ripping everything out and denying these delightful creatures their meals is almost more than I can bear.
South County Fire is urging parents and caregivers of young children to take precautions as injuries from child window falls are nearing record-setting levels in Snohomish County.
There have been at least 10 window falls in Snohomish County since April – including three in the last week.
Though she's sweet like her name, this stunning four-year-old feline does have a bit of spice to her as well.
Our cat of the week Duchess Shortcake is spunky, playful, opinionated and confident. She enjoys spending most of her day playing, climbing and watching the world go by outside the window.
Our dog of the week Benji is a very good boy. This 15-year-old Golden Retriever mix is made up of all things special and wonderful. He's friendly, loving, and joyful.
Benji approaches life with a very 'can-do' attitude and applies it to all aspects of his day to day. Whether it's going for walks, playing with toys or snuggling up on the sofa with his humans.
Vacation is over! Get out there and make the most of the season. Stay safe and keep on gardening!
For those of you who still find pleasure in toiling in the dirt and fresh air, here are some tasks to fill your day that will improve the looks of your landscape immediately and into the future.
Mill Creek Garden Club finished a summer bonanza series of raffles with its final winner last week. Thanks to volunteer Donna Werner who generously put together what I call a “go ahead, make my day” raffle basket.
Our lucky winner was member Gail Fraioli who was thrilled to get that phone call and have the basket delivered to her doorstep.
The Mill Creek Art and Beautification Board met on July 14th to select the 2021 Great Garden Award recipients, and then went to the winner’s homes on August 11th to deliver formal award letters and signs for the winners to place in their yards.
Talk about a robust purr. Our cat of the week Alex has quite the rumble - sometimes when you're near him it feels like the Earth might start moving underneath your feet!
All it takes is some talking to him, and the purring begins.
Talk about instant best friend status! Our dog of the week Ashley will quickly jump to the front of your pack. With big, sweeping tail wags and a happy smile, she is quick to charm.
It’s been a more than a few years since most Garden Club members have purchased “back to school” supplies, but when asked by our Board to support Hope Creek Charitable Foundation’s School Supply Drive, shop they did.
This little Northwest mist we just experienced reminds me that this is the time of year when all those little weed seeds that have been lying dormant in our soils suddenly get a notice from Mother Nature that it is time to wake up and start growing.
There are three environmental signals that cause this response…
There was jubilation in six beautiful gardens when several members planned a Mill Creek Garden Club members-only Garden Tour on August 10th. “Plan it and they will come”—and they did!
Take a chance on Chancey! You won't regret it. This eight-year-old orange tabby is a complete charmer. He's happy to snuggle up next to his human, play with toys and chirp and chat.
Though he's a shy guy at first, he's sweet, gentle and silly once he knows you.
Our dog of the week Aurora is looking for her superhero.
This shy lady is hoping to find her perfect person that can let her settle into her new environment, build her self-confidence and blossom into the dog she's always wanted to be!
If you are looking for a shrub for your garden that is drought tolerant, blooms most of the summer, takes full sun, has fragrant flowers that attract pollinators and hummingbirds, is disease free, and is even deer resistant; look no further that the genus Abelia.
The Evergreen State Fair is back, and Community Transit has added evening bus trips to get you home.
During fair hours, buses will take you from Everett in the west and Gold Bar in the east directly to the west fairgrounds entrance, bypassing the hassle of parking.
