The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. by Daniel J. Boorstin

I love the folks over at Seattle Tilth, they’re right in there with librarians for being resourceful. In early November I attended their Putting the Garden to Bed for the Winter clinic. The big take-away for me –protecting the soil, it’s more important than planting. More...

Bike commuting is a mental and physical challenge, and it’s also a great way to work exercise into your day, avoid the cost of commuting and reduce your CO2emissions. Many people’s top concerns about bike commuting are arriving wet and safety on the road — fortunately Seattle has good solutions to both, and has the largest bike club in the United States to boot, the Cascade Bicycle Club. More...