http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:21 -0700 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:48:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Duvall-Days-this-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Photo: ccbarrWhether you are starting the first leg of the Snoqualmie Valley Cup or just want to get out, enjoy the weather and explore downtown Duvall, don't miss Duvall Days this Saturday, June 6 at McCormick Park in the heart of downtown Duvall.&... local spots local events Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:48:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Duvall-Days-this-Saturday-June-6?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Meet-Ciscoe-Morris-at-the-Issaquah-Grange-Supply?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Ciscoe Morris and some orchids.This Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m. meet Pacific Northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris at the Grange Supply in Issaquah.  You may know Ciscoe from the TV show "Gardening with Ciscoe" on King 5 TV, Northwest... gardening local events Fri, 29 May 2009 13:07:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Meet-Ciscoe-Morris-at-the-Issaquah-Grange-Supply?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Lounge-like-an-astronaut-this-summer?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner  With all of this beautiful weather we've had lately, it's been a good time to contemplate the value of a good outdoor lounge chair.  In my opinion, the Lafuma zero-gravity recliner is the best.  We bought our first one almost 10 y... review Tue, 26 May 2009 16:27:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Lounge-like-an-astronaut-this-summer?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Natural-neighbors-Blackheaded-Grosbeak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner A male Black-headed Grosbeak.With their showy plumage and beatiful song, the arrival of Black-headed Grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) here in the Puget Sound area is always a pleasant harbinger of spring.  We saw our first one on May 1st t... birds natural neighbors Fri, 22 May 2009 11:43:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Natural-neighbors-Blackheaded-Grosbeak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Gardening-tip-bare-root-trees-and-plants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Buying plants or trees "bare root" means that they come with no dirt or container, literally, their roots are bare.  It also means savings for you, since you are not paying for soil or a container.  They are also better for the en... gardening Mon, 18 May 2009 10:58:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Gardening-tip-bare-root-trees-and-plants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Cleaning-a-mossy-roof-part-2--the-pros-and-cons-of-power-washing?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner There is a lot of debate over whether or not to use a power washer to clean a composition shingle roof.  Should you do it?  I think the answer is "it depends..."As I discussed in my first article in this series, moss is extremely ... home maintenence Wed, 13 May 2009 09:26:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Cleaning-a-mossy-roof-part-2--the-pros-and-cons-of-power-washing?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Natural-neighbors-Pacific-Tree-Frog?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Go outside at night this time of year anywhere in the Puget Sound area, and you are likely to hear the distinctive call of the Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla).  Despite being named a tree frog, these little guys spend almost all of their ... wildlife natural neighbors Mon, 11 May 2009 13:01:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Natural-neighbors-Pacific-Tree-Frog?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Cleaning-a-mossy-roof-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner One of the projects I have going on this summer is to clean the moss from my roof, and to try some tricks to keep it from coming back. It seems like everyone has a different method to try and get rid of moss. Some power wash it off. Some say you... home maintenence Wed, 06 May 2009 14:21:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Cleaning-a-mossy-roof-part-1?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d4-The-Snoqualmie-Valley-Cup?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye  The Snoqualmie Valley Cup is a great opportunity to explore the rural Seattle area, and to get some exercise in the process. The Cup is made up of three races that coincide with three local festivals: Duval... local events Mon, 04 May 2009 12:11:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d4-The-Snoqualmie-Valley-Cup?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Natural-neighbors-Rocky-Mountain-Elk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Photo: Ingrid Taylar While you are unlikely to look out your window and see an elk in your back yard, they are a lot closer than you might think. For the past 5 years or so, a portion of the North Rainier Elk Herd has been thriving within about 30... wildlife natural neighbors Fri, 01 May 2009 10:22:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Natural-neighbors-Rocky-Mountain-Elk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Three-spring-projects-to-start-thinking-about?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner This roof actually has ferns growing in the thick moss! Whether you live in the country, in the city, or somewhere in between, spring is a great time to assess the exterior of your home and your outdoor living spaces and do some much needed cleanup.... home maintenence Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:14:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Three-spring-projects-to-start-thinking-about?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Build-a-delicious-fruit-container?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Here's how mine turned out.  This is a great idea! Take several summer favorites and combine them in an easy to create and maintain container that will look beautiful and taste great all summer long.I saw this on a segment of King 5’s &... gardening Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:40:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Build-a-delicious-fruit-container?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Natural-neighbors-the-Stellers-Jay?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner The Steller's Jay. If you live in an area with even just a few trees, chances are you are familiar with this sometimes noisy, but always entertaining bird. It’s hard not to notice the Steller’s Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri), with their ... wildlife birds natural neighbors Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:37:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Natural-neighbors-the-Stellers-Jay?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Upcoming-plant-sales-in-the-Snoqualmie-Valley?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner The past few days have been gorgeous here in the Seattle area, and it really feels like spring is finally upon us! That means it is time to get your beds raked, decks, patios, and other outdoor areas cleaned, and start enjoying the outdoors.If you... gardening Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Upcoming-plant-sales-in-the-Snoqualmie-Valley?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Make-a-hanging-fuchsia-basket-from-starts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner Several of the varieties that I used. One thing that always says “summer” to me is a beautiful hanging fuchsia basket. For the last several years I have bought these “already made” and usually paid in the $20-$25 range. ... gardening Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:42:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Make-a-hanging-fuchsia-basket-from-starts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Black-bear-sightings-becoming-more-common?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner This picture was taken on my deck on July 24, 2008. KOMO 4 News reported another black bear sighting on the eastside yesterday near Cascade Ridge Elementary School in Sammamish. This time the bear had two new cubs with it. Interestingly, on April ... wildlife bear Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:29:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Black-bear-sightings-becoming-more-common?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d16-The-Nursery-at-Mount-Si?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner The Nursery at Mount Si, North Bend, Washington. Situated quite literally at the base of Mount Si in North Bend, the Nursery at Mount Si has become our favorite local spot for plants. It’s in a beautiful location, the staff is really knowledg... local spots gardening Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:50:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8349-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d16-The-Nursery-at-Mount-Si?cid=exrss-Seattle-Rural-Living-Examiner