Taking public transit all day in a city ( commuter train and subway); so convenient and affordable, no hassle with parking, and a fun challenge!

It often seems that doing a little bit here and there is the way to be successful. Today that meant planting buckwheat as cover crop in a new raspberry bed.

The past two days were busy between a local trail race, visiting friends, a wedding, and a surprise drive to Spokane. Within the past few days, my major accomplishments include: re-visiting Derby Canyon Natives, carpooling with friends, hanging my clothes out on the deck to dry (need to buy a clothes line!) and eating several meatless meals. Also, looking forward to a CSA season of locally grown produce from Tierra Garden Organics!

Had a great time out in the garden planting, although I cannot figure out how to sign up for the challenge and check it off.

  Went for a hike today in, for me, a new area out of Tumwater canyon. Gorgeous wildflowers, morels to pick, and not one but TWO rattlesnakes along the trail, buzzing loudly.

I think connecting with people, known and unknown, is an important thread to healthy communities (and ecosystems)! I feel fortunate to have done that several times this week. More than a few of those discussions have been about flower identification and local ecology. Good stuff.

Some days are harder than others

Dishwasher broke, shopping for one that is Energy Star approved to use less water.

We're plantin strawberry plants.... that were someone's extras. Feels good that they will not go to waste and we can eat them from our own garden... out the door!

Hung out the laundry:  sun and wind do a great job!