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How to Farm Your Parking Strip

How to Farm Your Parking Strip

This article originally appeared on Houzz.com Walk down the street in any Seattle neighborhood these days, and you may be more likely to see Swiss chard or lettuce growing in parking strips than grass. “All over Seattle, vegetable gardens in parking strips are popular,” landscape designer Erin Lau says. That narrow strip of land between…

New Comedy-Meets-Cooking Web Series Features Former Seattleite

New Comedy-Meets-Cooking Web Series Features Former Seattleite

Need a laugh? Check out Jen Saunderson's funny new show.

Jen and Jenny and special guest comedian Ty Barnett

Road Trip: Point Defiance Park

Road Trip: Point Defiance Park

Museums, a gorgeous waterfront and good eats galore: Head south to Tacoma for a quick weekend getaway

Point Ruston Waterwalk near Point Defiance Park: super views

'Designed to be Home' Celebrates Northwest Interiors

‘Designed to be Home’ Celebrates Northwest Interiors

A Kirkland designer’s new coffee table book celebrates the Northwest home

Designer Harmony Weihs transforms spaces, such as this dining nook, now a striking corner library

The Must List: Dino Weekend, Pi Day, Geekwire Bash

The Must List: Dino Weekend, Pi Day, Geekwire Bash

My my, how about some pie?

Refugees Sow New Community in a Tukwila Garden

Refugees Sow New Community in a Tukwila Garden

Community blooms in a Tukwila garden where refugees are planting new roots

Ram Chandra Adhikari tends to one of the communal garden plots while Chandra Maya Rai looks on

The Top 25 Shows to See in Seattle This Spring

The Top 25 Shows to See in Seattle This Spring

Zandra Rhodes’ ‘Magic Flute’ costumes, first seen by Seattle audiences in 2011, return in an encore performance by the Seattle Opera. The designer calls them “wearable dreams”

Gender Wage Gap Wider in King County Than Elsewhere in Washington State

Gender Wage Gap Wider in King County Than Elsewhere in Washington State

Although pay equity for women has improved, men are still paid more for the same work. Why is the problem even worse in King County than elsewhere?

Women in King County earn 76¢ for every dollar earned by men, compared with 78¢ for Washington state as a whole

She’s the Boss: Four Seattle Businesswomen on International Women's Day

She’s the Boss: Four Seattle Businesswomen on International Women’s Day

Left to right: Jean Thompson (Seattle Chocolates), Shannon Perry (Sam Gherke), Adria Garcia (Sierra Stinson), Kristi Brown (Jenny Jimenez)

Meet 'Romy and Michelle' Swinger, Trina Mills

Meet ‘Romy and Michelle’ Swinger, Trina Mills

Some performers wait in the wings as understudies—some are ready to take on the entire show. Meet the 5th Avenue Theatre’s swinger for Romy and Michele

Romy and Michele’s swinger, Trina Mills

Ryan Lewis' House Is No Thrift-Shop Find

Ryan Lewis’ House Is No Thrift-Shop Find

Mansions, estates, sure, but did you know Seattle's real estate market includes villas, too? One of them happens to be producer Ryan Lewis', a residence that recently listed for $7.95 million

The DJ’s home is all about the details: eclectic vintage furniture, a distinct color scheme and unexpected touches

Home of the Week: The Ambrose 4-BDR with Classic Charm

Home of the Week: The Ambrose 4-BDR with Classic Charm

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