Community News Briefs

Knights of Columbus Council 8455 is sponsoring a blood drive with the Puget Sound Blood Center from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3:15-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Maple Street and Sequim Avenue. Scheduling is on first come, first served without any appointments.

Gardening Tips: All about fruit

I just ate some fresh peaches from a tree that began as a pit from a peach purchased at the supermarket. Since they actually got to ripen on the tree, the flavor was remarkable! Most of the fruit we see for sale is picked in an unripe state to facilitate shipping and storage. Most fruits will continue to ripen after they are picked due to the natural production of ethylene gas. In general, the ...

BEYFUSS: Enjoy the fruits of your labor

I just ate some fresh peaches from a tree that began as a pit from a peach purchased at the supermarket. Since they actually got to ripen on the tree, the flavor was remarkable!

Dwarf hinoki cypress can add a color dimension to the garden

One spectacular variety of hinoki cypress that stays brilliant golden yellow all year and does not scorch in the sunniest locations is Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni' (Verdon hinoki cypress). It's time to get some fruit-tree pruning done. If you are looking for some rare plants for your garden, the Fabulous Fronderosa Frolic at Fancy Fronds Nursery in Gold Bar on Aug. 14 and 15 may have what you ...

Schoolyard gardens grow

A flourishing new school garden in Columbia Heights is one of many that have sprouted in Minnesota.