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Tips For Cleaning Up Your Vegetable Garden for the Fall and Winter

September 16th, 2010 by Fawn | Posted in Bellingham, Random, Whatcom County | No Comments »

Bellingham Vegetable GardenAll your vegetables may be close to picked and gone, but do not forget about your vegetable garden just yet.  Even the vegetable garden needs some cleaning up and care before the cold and weather of Winter.  Below are tips for getting your garden in tip top shape for Winter’s weather.

  • Dig over the vegetable garden and pull any of the big roots.
  • Avoid the vegetables that can grow on for later harvesting.
  • Add a mound of soil to any perennial vegetables, like rhubarb. Rhubarb should be cut down without destroying the crown.
  • Rake it out for a flat surface.
  • The vegetable garden will still need another cultivation in the spring, but doing this now will make it a lot easier.
  • Also, don’t forget about your decorative items in your garden either!  You might want to take a quick walk around your garden and make note of any decortive fixtures or fencing that may need a new coat of paint or sealing. By painting or resealing the items now you will help to extend their life by further protecting the from the harsh Winter weather.

     
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    August Lawn Tips

    August 18th, 2010 by Fawn | Posted in Bellingham, Random, Whatcom County | 5 Comments »

    Lawn With all this hot weather we have been having it’s important not to forget about your lawn. This time of year with the heat it is helpful to mow at the second to the highest setting (2 1/2 to 3 inches long). To insure that you don’t remove too much green, mow off only 1/3 of the blade at a time, since most of the green in your lawn is located in the top portion of the blade. If you mow at these settings you will be helping your lawn by:

    • conserving water
    • strengthening  the root system
    • helping to crowd out potential weeds

    Happy Mowing!

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    How to Improve the Lifespan of your Microwave and Dishwasher

    May 7th, 2010 by Fawn | Posted in Bellingham, Random | No Comments »

    Bellingham Real Estate KitchenDishwasher Average Life Span: 7-12 years

    Go for powder soap, not gel.
    Powders easily dissolve in water, while gels create buildup that can eat away at the inside of your dishwasher. Extend life: 3 years

    Skip the pre-rinse.
    Leaving small food particles on your dishes rather than rinsing them first will give you a better wash. When enzymes in food interact with chemicals in the soap, it boosts the scrubbing effect. You’re less likely to have to re-wash, which eases strain on your dishwasher. Extend life: 3 years

    Microwave: Average Life Span: 5-10 years

    Keep it clean.
    Wipe down your microwave weekly to prevent spills from generating extra heat that can damage the unit. Extend life: 3 years.

    Open the vents!
    If your microwave is above your stove top flip on the ventilation fan whenever you use your burners. Extend life: 3 – 5 years.

    Special thanks to Jefferson Livingston with Pillar to Post Home Inspections for the great information!

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    Fairhaven’s Dirty Dan Days Festival this Weekend!

    April 21st, 2010 by Fawn | Posted in Bellingham, Fairhaven | No Comments »

    Dirty DanDirty Dan Days in Fairhaven is this weekend  April 24th and 25th. ! Come out and celebrate the unscrubbed founder of Fairhaven this event-packed weekend! On Saturday April 24th, enjoy Seafood Booths, Live Music, Interactive Games, Friendliest Catch Kids Contest, Dan Harris History, Salmon Toss Contest, Pro Fish Fillet Contest, Dirty Dan Look-a-Like & 1800′s Dress Contest, Cupcake Eating Contest, Toy Boat Building, felting, cooking demos by the Big Fat Fish Co and more! Below is a list of the breakdown of activities and events for the weekend.

    Saturday, April 24
    10:30 – 4:00: Seafood, games, friendliest catch kids derby, cooking
    demos, toy boat building
    10:30 – 11:45 Live Music – Pennystinkers
    12:00 Pro Fish Fillet
    12:30 – 1:30 Live Music – Pennystinkers
    1:30 Salmon Toss
    2:00 – 3:00 Live Music – Gallus Brothers
    3:00 Dirty Dan & 1800s dress contest
    3:15 – 4:00 Live Music – Gallus Brothers
    4:15 Cupcake Eating Contest

    Sunday – April 25
    10:00 Dan Harris Challenge– Rowers (Boulevard Park)
    12:00 – 1:45 Live Music – Pennystinkers
    2:00 – 4:00 Chuckanut Chowder Cook-Off
    2:15 – 4:00 Live Music – Gallus Brothers
    4:00 Chowder Awards
    4:15 Piano Race (Harris Ave.)

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