Note: Originally published March 2013. We’re sharing this archived article with delicious recipes for this St. Patrick’s Day. Thank you Jessamyn Tuttle! by Jessamyn Tuttle Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, when everyone is Irish for a day. You can color your beer green and wear funny hats if you must, but you can also celebrate with
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We sure miss you! Grow Northwest has been on “hiatus” since April 2020 and we had hoped we would be able to resume at some point. Sadly, it is time to share the news that Grow Northwest will no longer be publishing print editions. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. Our publication was already struggling
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We miss you. We hope your farms, gardens, yards, and spaces are growing beautifully and you are enjoying all the season brings, especially during these challenging times. Following the loss of our April and May issues (May was to be our 10th anniversary special issue), we’ve come to the difficult decision that Grow Northwest will continue to be on
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Dear readers, We want to give you an update about Grow Northwest. As we noted last month, the heart of Grow Northwest is sharing what’s happening and growing in our northwest corner – what you can support locally and learn/do more of at home, and promoting the work of local farms, businesses, organizations, etc. in
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ANACORTES – The Anacortes Farmers Market will open for the season through online ordering available to customers, with the first pick-up starting Saturday, May 2. Customers can place orders now through 10 p.m. on April 29 for pickup on May 2. After the order is places, customers will receive an automated e-mail or text confirmation with the order number. If customers do
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SKAGIT – WSU Skagit Extension is offering their Farm Machinery Safety Workshop online this spring, a very unique opportunity to receive safety training operating a tractor of more than 20 horsepower, connecting and disconnecting implements, and operating certain farm machines. This course consists of 25 hours of in class and outside tractor driving/testing. The program was designed both for
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the
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WHATCOM – The 32nd annual Whatcom County Youth Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, April 10-11. This 2-day learning fair is open to all youth ages 6-18, and is attended by youth in Whatcom and regional counties. Registration is $10 per youth (or $30 per family with 3 or more registrations). Divisions include: Beef,
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Updated Saturday, March 21, 2020 Local farmers offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are busy preparing for the upcoming season. Most CSA options provide weekly boxes, allowing residents or businesses to subscribe in the early spring for a full season’s worth of produce. The content of the boxes differ by farm, however generally include vegetables
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Local conservation districts and community groups are offering a variety of plant sales these next few weeks. Here’s a look at what’s coming up. The Whatcom Farm Forestry Tree Sale is Saturday, March 14. Sixteen different species of trees will be available for $1 each; no pre sales. Cash or check only, and come early
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