Stories for March 2023

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Thursday, March 30

Get Growing: Winter sowing jumpstarts your garden

Gardeners have used “season-extenders” for centuries; for urban gardeners, winter sowing is another tool to consider.

Wednesday, March 29

These workouts will have you climbing the walls

Rock your workout at Seattle’s climbing gyms.

Friday, March 10

Falling Awake: Everything will work out

'Where are you from?' is a common Seattle question. Well, unlike my favorite aunt, I'm still not certain.

Friday, March 3

Tree Talk: A name to master, a tree to grow

If you pronounced the name correctly, you’re either a seasoned horticulturist or a linguistic genius. It’s a mouthful. But history and cultures are rife with names that initially flummox, carried by people who become so formidable or influential that the names roll off the tongue commonly and with ease: Muhammad Ali, Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, to mention three.

Turkey quake a grim reminder — are you prepared?

The images of damage and the death toll from Turkey’s recent devastating earthquake are heart-wrenching. The February quake was a 7.8 in magnitude. And, oh my, in our area, experts predict we might see a quake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone measuring as high as 9.0.

Falling Awake: The Walk

Once a month, I walk with a small group of women. It’s one of many routines that keeps me sane and steady, or at least helps keep me sane and steady. We meet for the company and exercise, but we also like to blow off a little steam about the state of the world. Without these talks, life would be boring.

Revisiting the Park: Memories galore

Madison Park has always had a reputation for being an all-inclusive business, housing and recreation district. The short distance to visit friends, the beach, tennis courts and the businesses on the Ave make for a highly walkable hamlet.

Property Views: Housing inventory still down, but good signs for market

The beginning of 2023 has brought some promising signs for our local real estate market after an uncertain fourth quarter in 2022. Triggered by declining mortgage interest rates and pent-up buyer demand, many of us have seen a return of multiple offers, especially in the mid-range price points. Real buyers are out there; with rates down, it has pushed many off the sidelines who plan to purchase now and refinance once rates come down more.

STG presents More Music @ the Moore this month

Grammy-Award winning Mike Elizondo returns for a second year as music director; he will collaborate with nine musical groups.

Broadway at the Paramount announces new lineup

The season brings highly anticipated touring productions direct from Broadway, along with some returning crowd-pleasing favorites.

ACT Theatre presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ this spring

The play, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, has been playing to acclaim across the world, including a recent HBO special.

Magnolia consultant a secret weapon for museums

Susie Wilkening's research helps cultural institutions stay relevant.

Lessons from the 2023 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival

No matter how outlandish, the display gardens are full of take-home ideas to implement in your plot of earth — inside or out.

Seattle Pacific board hires new president

Deana Porterfield comes from Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) University.

Recipe: Warming soup ideal for special diets

Soups and stews are staples of winter — even for those with irritable bowel conditions or sensitivities to FODMAP ingredients.

The art of athleticism: Queen Anne artist merges passion for basketball with artwork

Almost two weeks ago, Xavier Kelley had a very successful art opening at Domicile art gallery in Madison Park. The Queen Anne resident is one of the artists on display at the gallery this month in honor of Black History Month.

Right place at right time: Training day turns into northern fur seal rescue mission

A field excursion led by Seattle Aquarium researchers quickly turned into a life-saving mission.

Ballard couple brews up beer, community at new brewery in Magnolia

After years in the industry, partners Derek Brown and Colette Boilini opened the doors to Bizarre Brewing almost three months ago.