Articles by Kimberly Christensen

The Will of the Voters and Olympia: A Tale of Two Initiatives

In the Garden: Keeping Up With Summer's Bounty

I made the unfortunate discovery that my neighborhood squirrels have begun to harvest for me. After loudly calling for a pox to descend upon them, I began making plans for staying ahead of the squirrels.

August in the Garden

One benefit of living in Seattle is that we can be lazy waterers. Because of this, many of us are uncertain as to how much we need to water, and when.

July in the Garden
Summer Garden Tours--One a Week, All Month

If you're finding yourself in a garden-funk, consider spending a morning at one of Seattle's many garden tours. The Central Area, Georgetown and West Seattle all have events coming up in July.

June In the Garden
Attracting Beneficial Insects

Kimberly Christensen tells us the secrets of how to protect your gardens from pests, while keeping beneficial insects happy.

In the Garden
Planting Seedlings in the Garden

Kimberly Christensen greets planting season with a collection of tips and tricks to help get your tender seedlings off to a good start in your garden.

In the Garden
Landscaping With Edible Plants

Last spring, Kimberly Christensen did something radical: she tore out my lawn and replaced it with native, medicinal and edible plants. You can, too.

Growing Native Plants

For the busy gardener who often lacks time to get away from the city, native plants bring a bit of the woods to your front door.

Hope's Edge: Making New Maps for a Global Future

Frances Moore Lappe visited Seattle on a book tour with her daughter, Anna, to promote her new book on food, diet and social issues, Hope's Edge.

February in the Garden
Indoor Seed Germination

Northwest gardeners, who find their growing season limited by cool and overcast summer days, often use indoor seed germination as a way of extending the growing season. Here's how.

December in the Garden

The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for the bounty of the earth that feeds us. But in order for the land to be fertile, we have to give something back. Luckily, composting makes this easy.

Pasado's Safe Haven

Simplifying the holidays means selecting gifts that educate, help others and don't require a visit to the mall. The "Adopt a Critter" program through Pasado's Safe Haven combines all three.

Wine, Donations Flow at Tilth Fundraiser

On the evening of November 2, approximately 250 people gathered downtown to celebrate the fourth annual Seattle Tilth Organic Wine Tasting.

Why Peace?

On September 29, approximately 1000 women, men and children participated in a march and rally for global peace and justice. Here are some perspectives on why.

Eastlake
Cafe Ambrosia Invites Sunset Lovers

Restaurantgoers who want an intimate ambiance, attentive and friendly service, and delicious seasonal food can't do better than Cafe Ambrosia.