2 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 IN THIS ISSUE JULY 2018 • Volume 9, Number 3

On the Side 5 Field Notes: Related news, business and happenings 10 Local Life: Photo submissions from readers 14 Events: Community calendar 17 Junior Growers: Kids page 18 Marketplace: Local buyer’s guide & service directory BOW HILL 6 BLUEBERRIES Community 6 Berry u-picks: Where to pick this season in our northwest corner 7 Finney Farm: Local seed Happy July! distribution in Skagit Thank you for reading 8 Concrete Farm to School: Grow Northwest! Program receives grants 8 The Local Dirt 9 Squatch Food Waste: New 7 campaign launches Cooking 12 Recipes: Celebrate summer with favas and fennel Growing 13 Get Going: Enjoy a local lavender festival and more 12

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July 2018 Volume 9, Number 3

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Grow Northwest is locally owned and operated by Becca Schwarz Cole and Brent Cole. The magazine is pub- lished 11 times a year. No content can be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publishers. Copy- right ©2010-2018. Subscriptions are available by mail for $36 per year (11 issues). Grow Northwest circulates copies through Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and be- yond. For advertising information, or to submit press releases, events and other materials, please send to editor@ grownorthwest.com or call (360) 398- 1155. All opinions expressed in Grow Northwest are the opinions of the indi- viduals expressing them and not neces- sarily the opinions of Grow Northwest.

CO-PUBLISHER / EDITOR / DESIGN DIRECTOR Becca Schwarz Cole

CO-PUBLISHER / BUSINESS MANAGER Brent Cole

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rio Thomas Jennifer Bryan-Goforth

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Claudia Anderson Jennifer Bryan-Goforth Peggy Gardner Julie Hagen Carol Kilgore Bev Rudd Rio Thomas Christi Turner

ADVERTISING Becca Schwarz Cole

CIRCULATION David Johnson Brent Cole

JUNIOR GROWERS Harrison Cole

OFFICE SUPPORT Harrison, Ruby, Autumn, Lulu

ON THE COVER RIpening raspberries, photographed by Carol Kilgore in Whatcom County

4 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Field Notes A brief look at related news, business and happenings

Annual Field Day July 12 MOUNT VERNON – The WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Annual Field Day will be July 12 and is a free event open to the public at 16650 Goats, kids, adults compete State Route 536, Mount Vernon. Beginning at 3 p.m., faculty and graduate students will host a walking tour of some of the nearly in annual Goatalympics 150 acres of active research plots at the Center. Hear about cur- MONROE – The 8th annual Goatalympics will be rent research projects and learn how work at the Center impacts held Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the growers, consumers, agricultural businesses and local econo- Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. Spectators mies throughout the region. Two tractor-driven wagons will be welcome to watch goats and their people com- available for non-walkers. At 4:45 p.m. visitors will return to the Sakuma Auditorium to provide an opportunity for more in-depth pete in foot races, obstacle courses and more. Take questions. The program will conclude at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are your guess as to who will win Best Trick, Longest invited to stay for a barbecue in the Center’s Auditorium. Enjoy Beard, Widest Goat, and other contests. Vote in a locally prepared meal and help us welcome new Dean of the the People’s Choice Awards for Adult and Youth College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Dr. costume contests. Every year, this event gets bigger André-Denis Wright. The Potatoes USA Spud Nation food truck will and better – 2017 drew a record crowd of over be serving fresh fries during registration. This course is eligible for 5,000 spectators, contestants and their goats. Par- two (2) WSDA Pesticide License Recertification Credits. For more ticipants of all ages are welcome. This event is free; details, see mtvernon.wsu.edu. contestants pay an entry fee per class. Classes are separated into the 12 and under group, and 13 and Northwest Raspberry Festival July 20-21 over. For more information, see www.goatalympics. LYNDEN – The annual Northwest Raspberry Festival will be held in org or call 844-GET-GOAT ext 1. Proceeds from class Lynden July 20-21. The event includes music on two stages, food, entry fees and raffle ticket sales go to support New kids’ activities, basketball tournament, classic automobiles, 5k fun Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) run (Saturday morning), raspberry treats, crafts, beer garden, rasp- non-profit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, berry wine tasting and more. Participants can shop at Lynden’s downtown merchants and street vendors at the “Berry Fair” Street and adoption of animals in need. COURTESY PHOTO Market, and enjoy drinks being served by local restaurants and farms. A pancake breakfast will be held Saturday morning at the Lynden Community Center. For the complete schedule or to regis- ter for the fun run, contact the Lynden Chamber of Commerce at Skagit child nutrition fundraiser set Antique Tractor and Machinery Gas and (360) 354-5995 or [email protected], or visit www.lynden.org. SKAGIT – 1095 Skagit, a child nutrition coalition that raises aware- ness for three meals a day for 365 days a year, presents a “Fun & Steam Show coming up San Juan offers new farmer support Awareness Fundraiser At The Farm” on Saturday, Aug. 4-7 p.m. The LYNDEN – The annual Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machin- SAN JUAN – Are you a “new farmer” with 2-10 years of farming ex- family-friendly event offers something for everyone, including food, ery Gas and Steam Show is coming up Aug. 1-4. Visitors can see perience? Are you looking for an opportunity to establish a farm? music, games for kids and adults, and a planetarium. The “Galloping displays of cars, trucks, tractors, and engines, and learn how equip- With ample farmland, a retiring farmer population and a strong Gourmet” Graham Kerr will make a presentation, and each family ment was used in farming and logging. Activities will be available local food economy, the San Juan Island archipelago offers many will receive an autographed copy of his book “Swiftly Seasoned”. The for kids of all ages, including threshing demonstrations, daily opportunities for new farmers. Through funding from a USDA Flash of Silver Award will also be presented. Raffle drawings include parades, steam powered saw mill demonstrations, swap meet, kid’s Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Grant (BFRG), several VIVA Farms CSA Box, floral bouquet, picnic-to-go basket, and out- candy scramble, tractor pulls and more. Gates open at 7 a.m. until local organizations are offering support for new farmers seeking to door family fun basket. The suggested donation is $10 per family. dusk at Berthusen Park in Lynden. Admission is $8/adult, $4/ages establish a farm, including accessing farmland, mentoring, techni- The event runs from 4-7 p.m. at Highland Farm, 20962 Lafayette 8-12, $5/senior. For more information, see www.psatma.com. cal training, and business development. For more information, Road in Burlington. Parking is available in the second driveway. For more information and to sign-up to volunteer, contact Ann Novak contact [email protected] or call 360-378-0095. Find more Field Notes and updates at www.grownorthwest.com. Have news at (360) 202-1614 or [email protected]. For more about you’d like to share? Send submissions to [email protected]. the Child Nutrition Coalition, see Skagitchildnutrition.org.

Send in your photos and events to editor@ grownorthwest.com.

July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 5 Community U-PICK BERRIES: Where to go this season

Visit bellinghamcountrygardens. 360-941-9927. by Grow Northwest com or the Facebook page for up- Cascade Blueberry Farm: Blue- dates, or call 360-223-3724. berries and produce at 2667 Willeys Blue Heron Farm: Blueberries Lake Road, Custer. Open daily 10 favorite time of year! The and raspberries at 12179 State berries have started, with a.m. to 6 p.m. See the Facebook Route 530, Rockport. Call 360-853- raspberries and blueberries page for details or call (360) 366- 8449 or email [email protected]. coming on quickly! Following are 5188. Bow Hill Blueberries: Blueber- Blue- A Cascadian Home Farm: some u-pick family farms avail- ries at 15628 Bow Hill Road, Bow. able locally. Keep in mind some berries, strawberries, blackberries, Local blueberries are ripening, with many u-picks opening in mid-July to later in the See the Facebook page for updates, month. Please confirm hours and availability with the farm of your choice prior to visit- locations have not yet opened for raspberries and more at 55749 State or visit www.bowhillblueberries. ing. Thank you for supporting local growers! u-pick; blueberries may start mid to Route 20, Rockport. Visit cascadi- com. late July, depending on varieties and anfarm.com, call 800-624-4123, or Boxx Berry Farm: Strawberries, visit the Facebook page for updates. berries.com. Call (360) 354-4764 or or call 360-424-6982. Mother Nature. Please contact the raspberries, blueberries, flowers, : Blueber- (360) 815-1344. Shumway’s: Strawberries, rasp- farm prior to visiting to confirm Cleaarian Berry Farm and other items at 6211 Northwest ries at 5455 Allison Road, Belling- Kamm Creek Farm: Raspberries berries and tayberries on Mount availability and hours. Have fun Road, Ferndale. Open Monday-Sat- at 850 Hampton Road, Lynden. See Baker Highway east of Nugents and enjoy! ham. See the Facebook page for urday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday updates or call (360) 592-5106. the Facebook page for updates or Corner, and on Siper Road, Ever- Barbie’s Berries: Strawberries, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit boxxberry- call (360) 433-7616. son. See the Facebook page for raspberries and blueberries at 7655 Eastview Blueberry Farm: farm.com or the Facebook page for Offering their updates. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Melody Lane, Ferndale. Open 10 Blueberries at 4983 Ferndale Road. Mama’s Garden: updates, or call (360) 380-2699. first season of u-pick blueberries. daily. Contact shumwayberries@ a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact barbiesber- Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow their : Farm stand with produce is open gmail.com or see www.shumway- [email protected] or call (360) 384- Breckenridge Blueberries Facebook page, see www.eastview- Blueberries at 3595 Breckenridge daily at 2600 Valley Highway, just sberries.com. 1260. See www.barbiesberries.com blueberryfarm.com, or call (360) Road, Everson. See their Facebook north of Acme. See the Facebook or the Facebook page for updates. 384-3023. Spring Frog Farm Holistic page for updates, visit www.breck- : page or website at mamasgarden. Homestead: Raspberries at 5709 Bellingham Country Gardens: Generations Blueberry Farm enridgeblueberries.com, or call org for u-pick location and updates, Putnam Road, Everson. See the Strawberries and seasonal vegeta- Blueberries at 2298 Stickney Island (360) 220-4102. or contact mamasgarden3@gmail. Facebook page for updates, or con- bles at 2838 Kelly Road, Bellingham. Road, Everson. See the Facebook Blue- com. tact [email protected] or Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays Bryant Blueberry Farm: page for updates. berries, tayberries, blackberries, www.holistichomestead.net. and Saturdays, and by appointment. Grandpa’s Farm: Blueberries at Mountainview Blueberry Farm: loganberries, boysenberries, and 9222 Benson Road, Lynden. See the Blueberries at 7617 E. Lowell- Williams Farms: We-pick more at 5628 Grandview Road, Facebook page for updates or call Larimer Road, Snohomish. See the blueberries, tayberries and more at Arlington. See www.bryantblueber- (360) 224-4414. Facebook page for updates or call 4405 Deming Road. Call 360-592- ries.com, the Facebook page, or call Haugen’s Raspberry Farm: (360) 668-3391. 6720. (360) 474-8424. Raspberries and blueberries at Schuh Farms: Strawberries, Additional farms wanting to Carpenter Creek Farm: Blue- 577 E. Pole Road, Lynden. Open blueberries, raspberries, other be included in Grow Northwest’s berries at 20177 East Stackpole Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. bramble berries, and more at 1353 online listings can send informa- Road, Mount Vernon. Follow their to 6 p.m. See the Facebook page for Memorial Highway, Mt. Vernon. tion to [email protected]. Facebook page for updates or call updates or visit www.haugensrasp- See their Facebook page for updates Thank you!

See us at the FARMERS MARKETS in Bellingham (Saturdays) and Everett (Sundays)!

6 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Seed outreach: Finney Farm focuses on community 10,000 seed packages distributed annually by Jennifer Bryan-Goforth

inney Farm is a land trust in Skagit County, founded in 1989 for the purposes of con- Fservation and social and education- al outreach, with the primary focus of increasing food sovereignty and food access in the region. They offer a wide range of classes, an intern/ volunteer program, and a success- ful seed distribution project. The seed distro began over a decade ago, when the farm saved more seed than was needed onsite and residents created a few hundred packages of seed to distribute for free at an event with mostly low- income attendees. This experience led the group to determine a great need for locally produced, organic, open pollinated seed. Although donations are accepted, seed packages are not sold and any- Seeds are saved, packaged, and donated one is welcome to receive them for by Finney Farm and volunteers. PHOTOS free. Most of the seed is distributed BY JENNIFER BRYAN-GOFORTH in WA state, although organizations around the country have received In the past decade, the seed dis- donations upon request. The seed tro has gladly received several small distro has donated seed to many grants to assist with operating costs local food banks, WIC programs, and make processing equipment schools, community gardens, and improvements. However, over 90 other organizations working with percent of the annual funding, and low income populations. They all of the labor is provided by farm of seed each year. The requests for have also worked with a variety of residents. The seed distro plans to seed increased quickly, and for the school, community, and food bank form a 501c3 organization which past few years the Finney Farm gardens to provide consultation they hope would allow them to ap- Seed Distro has been distributing and even labor to install gardens on ply for small grants and solicit tax about 10,000 packages of seed each those sites. deductible donations to help offset year at no charge. Finney Farm reports that “Food their costs. At this point however, Since 2015, Finney Farm Seed bank seed recipients are frequently the seed distro is totally dependent Distro has been able to collaborate specific in their gratitude, noting on the volunteer labor and fund- with WSU Skagit Extension to that they are unable to afford the ing from Finney Farm residents, provide seed donations to support more expensive organic produce although they happily accept help classes and projects offered through or seed and frequently felt that from others. their Ideas For Healthy Living pro- they were not consuming enough The seeds are grown using gram. For example, local Head Start healthy food. They also felt that the organic practices, and only open preschools receive free Backyard high cost of seed and supplies kept pollinated varieties are used. The Gardening workshops through them from attempting a backyard group selects varieties and seed WSU, and Finney Farm contributes garden. In our seed distro work, best suited to backyard gardeners, free seed for workshop participants. we’ve met so many people who who may be new at growing their One critical component of food expressed fear and frustration with own food. With that in mind, they access is storage, and WSU offers a their limited access to healthy, grow varieties which are well suited range of food preservation classes organic food. We believe that, with to this region, choosing vegetables to help folks can, dry, freeze, and a little assistance, there can be an which can withstand some neglect store food for increased access and increase in food access and con- and don’t require special care for consumption. sumption of healthier foods in our reliable results. While the selection If you are interested in requesting region through backyard, school, can vary a bit year to year, they typi- seed for your organization, contact and community gardening efforts.” cally offer 20-25 different varieties [email protected]. July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 7 shop as part of the 2018-2019 Farm Speakers Series on Thursday, July 19, 6-8 p.m. at Sunset Farm Equine Park, 7981 Blaine Road, Blaine. Special guests Michael Hipp, equine conser- vation planner from Snohomish Con- servation District, and Kulshan Veteri- nary equine specialist Dr. Holly Smith, local agronomists and a panel of your peers for the second workshop in the Whatcom Conservation District Farm Speakers Series. Bring questions and The ideas about equine pasture manage- ment, track paddocks, composting manures, and other topics specific to managing horses on rural lands in Local the Puget Sound basin. Light refresh- ments provided. RSVP at http://www. whatcomcd.org/node/130 or con- tact Katie Pencke at (360) 815-5358, Dirt [email protected]. Brenna Jael, of Slow Art Studio, is now offering classes in La Con- ner. Classes include: July 15, Coptic Brief bits from local folks. Stitched Journal, $60; and July 29, Block Printing by hand, $40. Tools and Send submissions to [email protected]. materials provided. Go to slowartstu- dio.com to register. Team Level Up from Leadership Skagit presents a $4,000 Andeavor Foundation award to Concrete Farm to School Coordinator Rachel Cloud Mountain Farm Center Sacco (front left). COURTESY PHOTO Meals on Wheels Rocks the Farm seeks a Seasonal Farm Laborer. This will be Saturday, July 28 from 4-7 p.m. is a temporary, full-time position: 32- at Bellingham Country Gardens, 2838 40 hours per week, Monday through E Kelly Road, Bellingham. This fam- Friday, June – November. Apply: email ily friendly event features a barbecue, [email protected] Concrete Farm to School berry shortcake, music, face painting, with coverletter and resume. games, a raffle, beer from Bound- The public is invited to attend the ary Bay Brewery, wine and more. All Downtown Market Walk on July 21 program receives grants proceeds from the event will support from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Downtown Meals on Wheels and More, a program Market Walk, presented by Sustainable of the Whatcom Council on Aging, a Connections, will be held the same CONCRETE – Since 2013, the build a garden shed and produce- team; work with the food service 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Get day as the Downtown Sidewalk Sale Concrete Farm to School (F2S) washing space. The Andeavor director to develop cost-effective tickets ($25/$30) at brownpapertick- and will offer participants a chance to Foundation awarded $4,000 to purchasing systems for three fre- ets.com or at the Bellingham Senior taste their way through Bellingham’s program – a partnership between Activity Center or Bellingham Country markets and specialty food shops. United General District 304 and complete the garden shed and in- quently used seasonal vegetables; Gardens. Admission is free for kids 12 There will be samples and specials Concrete School District – has tegrate middle school STEM with improve the existing regional and under. at each stop, and an event passport been increasing student access to F2S in the school garden. purchasing cooperative to ease The Pratt Sheep Barn Open House for the chance to win delicious local local, seasonal foods and provid- In more news, United General local product sourcing for schools; at Ebey’s Landing National Historical prizes. Nine local food businesses are ing hands-on food-related experi- District 304 was recently awarded employ a consultant to conduct Reserve will be Saturday, July 28 from participating, including Pure Bliss Des- ences in the cafeteria, classrooms, a Farm to School Planning grant site visits to district kitchens and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the trans- serts, Culture Café at Kombucha Town, formation by the National Park Service Old World Deli, Community Food Co- and community. Major milestones from the United States Depart- workshops for food service staff, with support by the Friends of Ebey’s op, Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants, were reached in 2016 when the ment of Agriculture (USDA). pilot a district-wide Harvest of the of an historic structure on the Pratt Bellingham Farmers Market, 11th group planted a school garden, This two-year project in partner- Month initiative; and explore the Loop Trail into a classroom space for Hour Tea & Coffee, The Bagelry and and again in 2018 with the com- ship with Sedro-Woolley School feasibility of school gardens. student groups. Free admission. Terra Organic & Natural Foods. A list pletion of a kitchen classroom. District will scale up farm to United General District 304 is The Whatcom Conservation Dis- and descriptions of each stop can be As F2S enters its fifth year, the school operations in cafeterias, a public hospital district with a trict presents Sound Horsekeeping; found at eatlocalfirst.org. classrooms, and the community. range of programs and services Equine Farm Planning, a free work- –Grow Northwest much-loved program contin- ues to grow and thrive with the United General will build on early designed to improve health and engagement and support of many successes in piloting Harvest of well-being for residents of the community partners. To com- the Month, and assist the school communities they serve. plete the infrastructure needed district in establishing business According to Program Coordi- for an efficient program, Tulalip relationships with additional nator Marjorie Bell, “Supporting Tribes recently provided F2S with Skagit County farms. They will Farm to School programs in Con- a Charitable Contributions grant also: coordinate the development crete and Sedro-Woolley schools of $2,000. This funding will help of a farm to school stakeholder enables us to increase student access to healthy locally-grown foods; provide hands-on nutri- tion education through gardening and cooking activities; and build healthier communities.” For more information on the Concrete Farm to School program contact Rachel Sacco at rachel. [email protected]. For information on Farm to School in the Sedro-Woolley School District email Danika Troupe at danika. [email protected]. –Concrete Farm to School 8 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Squatch Food Waste campaign launches

BELLINGHAM – Sustainable Connections announces the new Squatch Food Waste campaign which will help individuals and businesses “squatch” their food waste, and rescue 30,000 pounds of prepared foods in order to re- route it to Whatcom families in need. Thanks to a grant from the Department of Ecology, Sustain- able Connections is expanding their Toward Zero Waste program to include food recovery from businesses in Whatcom County and increase education to help Squatch with Devin Kellogg, Executive individuals and business owners Sous Chef at Semiahmoo. COURTESY PHOTO decrease wasted food. Nearly 40 percent of the food produced in the US is never eaten, Brewing, the Community Food totaling nearly $160 billion in lost Coop and Papa John’s Pizza have revenue and strain on resources. really helped this program gain At the same time, one in four momentum. We started small, Whatcom residents is food inse- providing between 5-10 meals a cure and 27 percent live in areas day, and now provide over 25 each with little or no direct access to day. The numbers keep climbing.” food availability. Businesses interested in par- Currently 17 food establish- ticipating can visit www.Squatch- ment have signed up for this new FoodWaste.org to learn more and campaign and are donating their sign up. Squatch Food Waste is surplus prepared food. also calling for all individuals and “We feel so fortunate to have a families to pledge to Squatch their business community that under- food waste. Those interested can stands the problem and is passion- visit www.SquatchFoodWaste.org ate about solving it,” said Mark to submit their pledge and learn Peterson, who manages the new about a variety of tools, tips, and initiative. “Early adopters like Mt. resources to make reducing food Baker Care Center, Boundary Bay waste easy and fun.

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July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 9 LOCAL LIFE Send your photos to [email protected]. Your photo may be included here in our next issue. Seasonal content only please: food, farms, cooking, gardening, DIY, crafts, adventures, events, landscapes and more. Be sure to include name of photographer and brief description of material.

Western Tiger Swallowtail getting nectar from a Sweet William flower. PHOTO BY PEGGY GARDNER

Clematis. PHOTO BY CAROL KILGORE

Flag and old farm equipment. PHOTO BY CLAUDIA ANDERSON

Young raspberry plants. PHOTO BY CAROL KILGORE Eggs, and one really big one. PHOTO BY CHRISTI TURNER 10 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Farm scene. PHOTO BY CAROL KILGORE

Zucchini harvest. PHOTO BY GROWING WASHINGTON

Hanging out. PHOTO BY CLAUDIA ANDERSON In the field. PHOTO BY CLAUDIA ANDERSON

Hummingbird nest. PHOTO BY JULIE HAGEN Variegated poppy. PHOTO BY CAROL KILGORE July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 11 Bibim Guksu aka Korean Chilled Cooking Noodles When the days are hot, and you want Celebrate summer food that’s quick, easy to pack along for lunches, a picnic, or for dinner that you can make ahead and eat cold after a busy day of summer with favas, fennel activities, I highly recommend this version of a cold noodle salad. Any Favas, before and after shelling (above) seasonal veggies work here, so feel to imagine the generations of folks by Rio Thomas and the Finale variety of fennel (right). free to be creative and use what who have gone before us, gathering PHOTOS BY RIO THOMAS Burrata with Fava you’ve got on hand, or whatever on the porch to visit and work irresistible bounty you’ve brought ummer is officially here, together in the preparation of food take flight in the process! Beans, Fennel, home. I really like to add some and along with it comes grown just over yonder. Favas make an awesome topping crunchy snow peas, or snap peas. an abundance of fresh So take your basket of favas for bruschetta, their bright green and Celery This recipe makes enough sauce local produce to celebrate with. outside, and allow yourself the color is a beautiful protein boost for 2 salads, in my opinion. Soba S for summer salads, and they really Ingredients noodles also work well here, but The parade of berries continues pleasure of what could also become 3 lbs fresh fava beans, shelled this month with raspberries one of your annual summer rituals. shine with the addition of good if you haven’t tried them yet, it’s 1 small shallot, finely diced worth a stop by Whole Foods to get and blueberries joining the mix, At some point mid way through the olive oil, lemon juice and salt. If 3 Tbs lemon juice some Umi ramen noodles, (made in and other long awaited summer shelling, I go inside to the kitchen you don’t want to take the time to Salt and pepper shell favas yourself, you can just Portland!) So good! favorites make their appearance. and put on a pot of water to boil, 1/4 c fruity extra virgin olive oil Makes 3 servings In our garden, the favas are for there is a second shelling that soak the pods for a bit in well salted 1/2 c celery(tender inner stalks) water, then throw them on the grill, 2/3 c thinly sliced fennel ripe, so I pull out my repertoire of requires blanching for a couple of Ingredients a handful of small arugula recipes that showcase them. Lots minutes to loosen the skins. Once and have everyone shell their own! 1 package (12 ounces) Umi Organic 8 oz burrata of people seem daunted by the all of your favas are shelled, bring Grill til charred, then enjoy! ramen noodles mint or basil for garnish extra time they take to prepare, them inside, and fill a large bowl Here’s a recipe that includes 4 tablespoons gochu jang (Korean both favas and fennel, which is red chili paste) but I really enjoy the annual ritual with ice cold water, and set it aside Directions also making an appearance in our 4 tablespoons rice vinegar of opening their spongy pods, (for cooling down your blanched See article above for fava 2 tablespoons soy sauce extracting those satisfyingly /drained beans.) Generously salt garden now, and through the fall. preparation. They can be prepared a 1/2 teaspoon salt substantial beans and watching the your boiling water, then dump If you’re looking for productive day or two ahead of time. 1 tablespoon honey your bowlful of favas in and give and delicious varieties, I grow both Make the dressing: Put diced shallot pile grow in my bowl, along with 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Aquadulce and Frog Island Nation in a small bowl and cover with lemon the anticipation of their bright them a stir, and blanch for about 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (purple!) favas, with lots of extra juice. Add a good pinch of salt and fresh flavor. 2 minutes. Pour the beans into a Choose from assorted toppings: let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk Shelling beans is for me, a colander to drain, then into the for the freezer so that I can enjoy Hard or soft boiled eggs, cut in half in olive oil. quintessential summer activity, reserved bowl of ice water to stop them all year long. For fennel, Lettuce, thinly sliced Place fava beans, celery and fennel cooking and cool them off. Finale is my pick! Radishes, thinly sliced always done outside, usually in in a mixing bowl and season with Rio Thomas is unabashedly Cabbage, thinly sliced a shady spot, accompanied by Now they’re ready for the final salt and pepper. Add dressing and obsessed with garden and farm Cucumber, julienned birdsong, with an iced coffee, or, if shelling which involves simply toss well. Carrot, julienned it’s closer to dinner, a cold beer or squeezing them out of their casing; grown food. She’s worked on several Place burrata in the center of a Asian pear, julienned other refreshing beverage. I love be forewarned, they sometimes farms over the past two decades in platter. Arrange arugula leaves at Green onions, thinly sliced Whatcom County, is the founder edges of platter. Spoon fava bean Cilantro, minced of Small Potatoes Gleaning mixture and dressing over and Shiso leaves, thinly sliced Project, as well as growing much around burrata. Garnish with roughly Kimchi, sliced of her family’s own food for over chopped mint or torn basil leaves and serve immediately. 25 years. See her website www. Directions Recipe shared from David Tanis seasonsgleanings.com. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a cooking.nytimes.com rapid boil. While the water is heating, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine gochu jang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir to combine and set aside. Prep toppings as desired. 2. Once the water is boiling, gently tease apart the noodles. Add noodles to water and boil 2 minutes, stirring often. Drain, rinse under cold water in a strainer with several ice cubes until thoroughly chilled, and then shake out excess water. If you’re going to cook the noodles in advance, toss with oil after cooking to prevent sticking until ready to use. 3. To serve, place chilled noodles in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss. Divide between bowls. Garnish with toppings of your choice.

Recipe from www.umiorganic.com

12 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Growing

Take to the lavender fields at the San Juan Island Lavender Festival at Pelindaba Lavender. COURTESY PHOTO Get Going: Lavender fields, cider and mead, and more

on July 7. Local gardeners and & Mead Festival will be Satur- by Grow Northwest residents are invited to attend this day, July 28. Come taste and learn Q&A and informational session about some of the best ciders and he San Juan Island Lav- with Master Gardeners includ- meads from the Pacific North- ender Festival is the place ing one-on-one consultations and west and beyond. There will be a to be for lavender lovers on clinics, as well as a tool sharpen- number of live bands playing on TSaturday and Sunday, July 21-22. ing demonstration. A total of the stage, great food and the Farm- At Pelindaba Lavender Farm, on 40-50 Master Gardeners will be ers Market right next door on the San Juan Island, visitors can take available to answer questions and Eastsound Green. Proceeds benefit tours and see exhibits and demon- give tours. Visitors are welcome Orcas Island Children’s House. strations showing the entire laven- to bring questions and samples The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. der process – from field to finished between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the For more information, see www. product. The Cutting Field is open Discovery Garden, WSU North- orcasislandciderfest.org. for visitors to harvest their own western Washington Research Cloud Mountain Farm Center’s bouquets from the many varieties and Extension Center, 16650 State Summer Harvest Day will be Sat- in bloom. Demonstrations cover Route 536, Mount Vernon. Regis- urday, Aug. 4. This family friendly topics such as lavender cultivation, tration begins at 9:45 a.m. day on the farm offers freshly harvesting, essential oil distilla- Viva Farms is hosting its annual harvested fruits and vegetables, a tion, history and uses, cooking Feast and Frolic in the Field on guided tour, and a chance to learn with lavender and more. The Craft Saturday, July 21. Residents and about our local food system. Hours Tent is open all day long in the visitors are invited to celebrate are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cloud fields for adults and children to cultivating Skagit family farms at Mountain Farm Center in Everson. make wands, wreaths, crowns and Viva Farms newly-purchased farm. For more information, see www. more. Enjoy the tastes of lavender, Enjoy a locally-sourced meal pre- cloudmountainfarmcenter.org or with lavender ice cream, lavender pared by Chef Ryan Ross and lively call 360-966-5859. lemonade, cookies, coffee and music by FarmStrong. Bluewater TheMarysville Street Festival more – all delicious! Local artists Distilling cocktails, Farmstrong Handmade and Homegrown will will have their work on display and brews and Tulip Valley wines will be Friday through Sunday, Aug. for sale in the fields. The event of- be available for purchase. Viva 10-12. Visit with over 100 vendors fers free admission, and runs each Farms is located at 16470 State showcasing handmade and hand- day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more Route 20, Mount Vernon. The grown items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. information, see www.pelindabala- event starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to vender.com. are available at https://vivafarms. 3 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment for TheSkagit County Master networkforgood.com. kids and adults on site. For more Gardeners are hosting an event The annual Orcas Island Cider details, see the Facebook page. Enjoy July! July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 13 JULY EVENTS Send event submissions to [email protected]. Find more updates online at www.grownorthwest.com.

Loggerrodeo: Through July 4. Sedro- style. Class is free. 9 a.m. Garden Spot, non-profit organization. Donations are tax Woolley hosts the oldest 4th of July cel- Bellingham. (360) 676-5480, www.garden- deductible to the extent provided by law. ebration in Washington State. Grand pa- spot.com. Good Pickins rade, kiddie parade and family night at the Growing Organic Peaches for Market carnival, street dance, logging show, blues Skagit Valley Food Co-op Summer Gar- Farmers: Monday, July 16. This workshop Common Threads’ Insect Safari Benefit jamboree, famous chainsaw carving com- den Party: Saturday, July 14. This free, lead by Tom Thornton is designed for farm- petition, fireworks, beard contest, classic family-friendly event includes some favor- ers interested in adding peach trees into car show, BBQ and more. For a full list of ite local farmers and producers to share their production plans. Program will take Wednesday, July 11 activities, see www.loggerodeo.org. the delights of the season. Enjoy fun in place in the orchard where we will walk Kid-friendly entomologist and sci- the sun and free samples! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through our variety and production tri- Slow Art Studio Classes: Zines & Paper- Skagit Valley Food Co-op. als. 5-7 p.m. Cloud Mountain Farm Center, ence educator Don Ehlen presents crafting, free, July 1; Coptic Stitched Jour- Everson. See www.cloudmountainfarm- nal, $60, July 15; and Block Printing by Animals as Natural Therapy 13th annual center.org. his astounding collection of live hand, $40, July 29. Tools and materials pro- Bluegrass Bash & Ice Cream Social: Sat- and preserved specimens, and vided. See slowartstudio.com to register. urday, July 14. This free, family-fun-filled Creature Features Camp: July 16-20. event includes live music, dancing, games, Kids will transform their own drawings Common Threads Americorps Lily Class With Melinda Creed: Saturday, petting zoo, horse demonstrations, hot into plush creatures! Along the way they’ll July 7. Oriental Lily Lovers meet our local dog dinner and Mallards Ice Cream! Park- learn to sew a button, embroider dots and Food Education team will be on grower, Melinda Creed. Melinda grows ing and free shuttle service is available at lines, print their own fabric, and sew by hand at the beer garden play area about 40 varieties, including several of Bank of the Pacific, 4124 Hannegan Rd. hand. Ragfinery, Bellingham. Register at the new “rosily” which are double/multi Animals as Natural Therapy, located one ragfinery.com. with bug-themed crafts. Admis- layered lilies that are pollen free! Lilies mile away at 721 Van Wyck Rd, is a 501(c) are drought tolerant, bee friendly plants (3) non-profit helping youth-at-risk and Sound Horsekeeping; Equine Farm Plan- sion is free for kids and Boundary that will turn your summer garden into a veterans heal through animal-assisted ning, Thursday, July 19. This free workshop Bay’s Beer Garden has a delightful fragrant feast of color. There will be a spe- programs. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. Con- is part of the Whatcom Conservation Dis- cial discount of Melinda’s collection at the tact Julia Clifford at (360) 671-3509 See trict’s 2018-2019 Farm Speakers Series. play area. $10 suggested donation event. The class is free. 9 a.m. Garden Spot, www.AnimalsAsNaturalTherapy.org. 6-8 p.m. at Sunset Farm Equine Park, 7981 Bellingham. (360) 676-5480, www.garden- Blaine Road, Blaine. Special guests Michael benefits Common Threads seed-to- spot.com. Smoke Off 2018! Saturday, July 14. Host- Hipp, equine conservation planner from table school gardening programs. ed by Farmstrong Brewing Co. It is time for Snohomish Conservation District, and Ask Your Master Gardener with Skagit the 3rd annual Smoke Off! Come hang out Kulshan Veterinary equine specialist Dr. 5-7 p.m. Boundary Bay Brewery County Master Gardeners: Saturday, July in the beer garden while our BBQ teams Holly Smith, local agronomists and a panel Beer Garden, 1107 W Railroad Ave, Bellingham. 7. Local gardeners are invited to attend are smoking meat all day. Food starts com- of your peers for the second workshop in this Q&A and informational session with ing out at 4 p.m. and is served until it’s the Whatcom Conservation District Farm Master Gardeners including one-on-one gone. $35 Pre-sale ticket gets you a t-shirt, Speakers Series. Bring questions and ideas consultations and clinics. Tool sharpening your first beer and food tastings. Day of about equine pasture management, track demonstration also available. Registration tickets are $25 and do not include a t-shirt. paddocks, composting manures, and begins at 9:45. A total of 40-50 Master Gar- Farmstrong Brewing Co., 110 Stewart Rd, other topics specific to managing horses Smoke Off 2018! deners will be available to answer ques- Mount Vernon. (360) 873-8852, www.farm- on rural lands in the Puget Sound basin. tions and give tours. Local gardeners and strongbrewing.com. Light refreshments provided. RSVP at residents are welcome to bring questions http://www.whatcomcd.org/node/130 or Saturday, July 14 and samples. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dis- 8th annual Goatalympics: Saturday, July contact Katie Pencke at (360) 815-5358, Hosted by Farmstrong Brewing Co. It is time for the 3rd covery Garden, WSU Northwestern Wash- 14. Goat events, mega raffle, food trucks, [email protected]. ington Research and Extension Center, and loads of fun. Goatalympics is all about annual Smoke Off! Come hang out in the beer garden 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon. having fun with pet goats. Come watch Whidbey Island Fair: Thursday through goats and their people compete in foot Sunday, July 19-22. Celebrate 90+ years while our BBQ teams are smoking meat all day. Food starts Five Days of Flags Camp: July 9-13. Dis- races, obstacle courses and more. The of family fun. Games, rides, music, food, coming out at 4 p.m. and is served until it’s gone. $35 cover a variety of techniques: dye, prints, Goatalympics are open to all ages. Classes exhibits, and much more. For full schedule embroidery, applique and sun prints. Each are separated into the 12 and under group, and tickets, see whidbeyislandfair.com. Pre-sale ticket gets you a t-shirt, your first beer and food child participant will finish with a unique and 13 and over. We have as many adults tastings. Day of tickets are $25 and do not include a t-shirt. banner made from their flags and loads participate as we do children. This event is Own Your Power… Go Solar! with Ban- of inspiration and resources to customize free. Contestants pay an entry fee per class. ner Power Solutions: Thursday, July 19. Farmstrong Brewing Co., 110 Stewart Rd, Mount Vernon. projects at home. Ragfinery, Bellingham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.goatalympics.org, The Banner Power Solutions team will an- Register at ragfinery.com. 844-GET-GOAT ext 1. swer questions about solar for the home, (360) 873-8852, www.farmstrongbrewing.com. business, or farm. Learn how solar power, Insect Safari Benefit for Common Skagit City School Picnic: Sunday, July generators, and retrofit lighting work and Threads: Wednesday, July 11. Kid-friendly 15. Picnic on the grounds of the historic can cut down your energy bill; and how entomologist and science educator Don Skagit City School. Live music, games to lower the cost of your solar project Ehlen presents his astounding collection and fun kid activities - and more! 1-4 p.m. through State and Federal incentives. 6:30 Make It And Take It Sedum Wall Planter of live and preserved specimens, and Com- Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Road, Mt p.m. Skagit Valley Food Co-op, Mount Ver- mon Threads Americorps Food Education Vernon. $17 Skagit County Historical So- non. team will be on hand at the beer garden ciety Member, $22 general admission, $5 Saturday, July 21 play area with bug-themed crafts. Admis- children under 10. Tickets available at the Northwest Raspberry Festival: Friday sion is free for kids and Boundary Bay’s Museum, by calling 360-466-3365. Lunch and Saturday, July 20-21. The event in- Let Marcy guide you Beer Garden has a delightful play area. $10 catered by Kelley’s BBQ. For more informa- cludes music on two stages, food, kids’ in making a sedum suggested donation benefits Common tion call 360-466-3365 or visit www.skagit- activities, basketball tournament, classic Threads seed-to-table school gardening county.net/museum. automobiles, 5k fun run (Saturday morn- living wall garden with programs. 5-7 p.m. Boundary Bay Brewery ing), raspberry treats, crafts, beer garden, hardy succulents. Wall Beer Garden, 1107 W Railroad Ave, Belling- 23rd annual Edmonds in Bloom Garden raspberry wine tasting and more. Par- ham. Tour: Sunday, July 15. The 2018 Garden ticipants can shop at Lynden’s downtown gardens can be hung Tour features seven private gardens, six in merchants and street vendors at the “Berry Bamboo... Rewarding To Grow, Beauti- Edmonds itself and one in Woodway. Gar- Fair” Street Market, and enjoy drinks be- on any sunny wall. ful And Unique To Your Garden Space: dens range from professionally designed ing served by local restaurants and farms. Class fee of $49 covers Saturday, July 14. Chris Glatz, a Japanese and installed properties to hands-on, DIY A pancake breakfast will be held Saturday gardening professional, was the head creations that truly showcase the owner’s morning at the Lynden Community Cen- all supplies. 11 a.m. to gardener at the Morikami Museum and personality and hard work. Order your ter. For the complete schedule or to reg- Japanese Garden in Delray Beach, FL for tickets online at www.edmondsinbloom. ister for the fun run, contact the Lynden 2 p.m. Garden Spot, 10 years. He will share his experience and com. Tickets are $15 each in advance, or Chamber of Commerce at (360) 354-5995 Bellingham. (360) 676-5480, www.garden-spot.com. techniques for planting and maintaining $20 each at the first garden on the day of or [email protected], or visit www.lyn- bamboo and how it can fit in any garden the tour. Edmonds in Bloom is a 501(c)(3) den.org.

14 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 Farmers Markets WHATCOM market runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the September. See snohomishfarmersmar- Blaine Gardeners Market: Saturdays Hospital on Kinkaid St., through Sep- ket.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at H Street Plaza, tember. See www.mountvernonfarmer- through October. (360) 332-6484. smarket.org. Bellingham/Fairhaven Farmers Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market: ISLAND Market: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. at Hammer Bayview Farmers Market: Saturdays Depot Market Square, through mid- Heritage Square, corner of Ferry and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayview Corner December. Fairhaven runs 3-7 p.m. on Metcalf streets, through September. (Highway 525 and Bayview Road) in the Village Green through September. See sedrowoolleyfarmersmarket.com. Langley. See www.bayviewfarmersmar- See bellinghamfarmers.org. Skagit Up River Farmers Market: ket.com. Ferndale Farmers Market: Fridays Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coupeville Farmers Market: Saturdays 3-7 p.m. through Oct. 5 at Centennial at 45218 Fir Street in Concrete, just off 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Community Riverwalk Park. See ferndalepublicmar- State Highway 20. See the Facebook Green, through October. See their ket.org. page. Facebook page. Lynden Farmers Market: Saturdays South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 324 Front Street, SNOHOMISH Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2812 through Sept. 29. See lyndenfarmers- Arlington Farmers Market: Saturdays Thompson Road, through mid-October. market.com. at Legion Park, 200 N Olympic Ave, July See southwhidbeytilth.org/market. The Twin Sisters Market: Saturdays through early September. See www. html. June through October in two locations: afmwa.org. Oak Harbor Farmers Market: Fourth Nugents Corner 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Everett Farmers Market: Sundays 11 Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon North Fork Library (Kendall) 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 615 13th St. Boxcar at Church Street from Water Street to p.m. See twinsistersmarket.com. Park, Everett, through Oct. 14. Also, the alley. See their facebook page. Wednesdays through Sept. 26 from SKAGIT 4-8 p.m. at the Everett Station Transit SAN JUAN Anacortes Farmers Market: Saturdays Center, 2333 32nd St. See everettfarm- Lopez Island Farmers Market: Satur- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Depot, 611 R Av- ersmarket.net. days 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lopez Village, enue, through October. See anacortes- Marysville Farmers Market: Satur- through mid-Sept. See lopezfarmers- farmersmarket.org. days 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1035 State market.com. Bow Farmers Market: Thursdays 1-6 Ave. Marysville, through September. Orcas Island Farmers Market: p.m. at Samish Bay Cheese, 15115 Bow See www.marysvillefarmersmarket. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Hill Road in Bow, through Sept. 14. See blogspot.com. Village Green in Eastsound, through bowlittlemarket.com. Port Susan Farmers Market: Fridays September. In October and November, Edison Farmers Market: Sundays 10 2-6 p.m. in the parking lot next to the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oddfellows Hall. See a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Granary, Amtrak Train Station in east Stanwood orcasislandfarmersmarket.org. through September. See the group’s at 8727 271st St. NW, through Oct. 12. San Juan Farmers Market: Saturdays Facebook page. See portsusan.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brickworks in Mount Vernon Farmers Market: Sat- Snohomish Farmers Market: Thurs- Friday Harbor, through October. Twice urdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October days 3 to 7 p.m. at Pearl Street and monthly in November and December. at Waterfront Plaza. The Wednesday Cedar Avenue in Snohomish, through See www.sjifarmersmarket.com.

stop. Nine local food businesses are partic- Juan Island. See www.pelindabalavender. Social Fabric’s 2nd Annual “Clean Out ipating, including Pure Bliss Desserts, Cul- com. Your Closet” Sidewalk Sale: Friday ture Café at Kombucha Town, Old World through Sunday, July 20-22. The majority Deli, Community Food Co-op, Seifert & Totes Awesome Sewing Camp: July 23- of the sales support Lydia Place and Agape Jones Wine Merchants, Bellingham Farm- 27. Your child will be carrying their library Home. Now requesting/accepting dona- ers Market, 11th Hour Tea & Coffee, The books and beach necessities in style af- tions until Thursday, July 19 at 6 p.m. Bagelry and Terra Organic & Natural Foods. ter making their own upcycled tote bag. at Social Fabric, Bellingham. For more in- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A list and descriptions Learn about materials, pattern making, formation, see www.socialfabricart.com/ of each stop can be found at eatlocalfirst. basic sewing, and safety too! my-calendar. org. This is the same day as the Downtown Ragfinery, Bellingham. Register at ragfin- Sidewalk Sale. ery.com. Vintage Motocycle/Car Show & Shine: Saturday, July 21. Calling all exhibitors: Make It And Take It Sedum Wall Planter Meals on Wheels Rocks the Farm: Satur- Come show off your classic (25 years or Class: Saturday July 21. Let Marcy guide day, July 28. This family friendly event fea- older) motorcycle or car in a lovely setting, you in making your own sedum living wall tures a delicious barbecue, berry shortcake, and benefit Whatcom Humane Society. Ex- garden with hardy succulents. Wall gar- live classic rock tunes by the Dagwoods, hibitor set up at 10 a.m. $10 entry fee at dens can be hung on any sunny wall. Class face painting, games, a raffle, beer from the gate. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by fee of $49 covers all supplies. 11 a.m. to 2 Boundary Bay Brewery, wine and more! Washingon Vintage Motorcyclists. Free ad- p.m. Garden Spot, Bellingham. (360) 676- All proceeds from the event will support mission to see the exhibits. Call 360-961- 5480, www.garden-spot.com. Meals on Wheels and More, a program of 2346. Bellewood Farms, Lynden. See www. the Whatcom Council on Aging, a 501(c)(3) bellewoodfarms.com. San Juan Island Lavender Festival: Sat- nonprofit organization. Sponsors include urday and Sunday, July 21-22. Tours and VibrantUSA and Dewey Griffin Subaru. Viva Farms’ Feast and Frolic in the Field: exhibits survey the entire process – from 4-7 p.m. at Bellingham Country Gardens, Saturday, July 21. Join Viva Farms in culti- field to finished product. The Cutting 2838 E Kelly Road, Bellingham. Get tickets vating Skagit family farms at their newly- Field is open for visitors to harvest their ($25/$30) at brownpapertickets.com or at purchased farm. Enjoy a locally-sourced own bouquets from the many varieties in the Bellingham Senior Activity Center or meal prepared by Chef Ryan Ross and live- bloom. Demonstrations cover topics such Bellingham Country Gardens. Admission is ly music by FarmStrong. Bluewater Distill- as lavender cultivation, harvesting, essen- free for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets ing cocktails, Farmstrong brews and Tulip tial oil distillation, history & uses, cooking and at brownpapertickets.com. Meals on Valley wines will be available for purchase. with lavender and more. The Craft Tent is Wheels and More supports the health and Viva Farms, 16470 State Route 20, Mount open all day long in the fields for adults independence of older adults in Whatcom Vernon. 5:30-11 p.m. Tickets at https:// and children to make wands, wreaths, and San Juan Counties by delivering nu- vivafarms.networkforgood.com. crowns and more. Enjoy the tastes of lav- tritious meals to home bound adults age ender, with lavender ice cream, lavender 60 and over, serving senior meals at local Downtown Market Walk: Saturday, July lemonade, cookies, coffee and more. Local community centers and senior housing, 21. Taste your way through Bellingham’s artists will have their work on display and and providing nutrition education and nu- markets and specialty food shops, with for sale in the fields. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free trition case management. samples and specials available at each admission. Pelindaba Lavender Farm, San continued on the next page>>> July 2018 grow NORTHWEST 15 mals, fun, rides, tractor show, car show, 16th annual Brewfest on the Skagit: strategies and practices used in produc- Downtown Chow Down & Annual Side- AUGUST square dance, and more. Meet local and Saturday, Aug. 11. The Skagit’s longest tion of tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, walk Sale: Saturday, July 28. Enjoy tempt- Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Ma- community organizations at booths. running Craft Brew Festival will be 4-9 and eggplant. Topics will include tempo- ing sales and tasty treats in downtown chinery Annual Gas and Steam Show: Skagit County Fairgrounds, 479 W. Taylor p.m. at Skagit Riverwalk Park in downtown rary tunnels, trellis construction, fertiga- Mount Vernon. Hosted by Mount Vernon Aug. 1-4. See displays of cars, trucks, trac- Street, Mount Vernon. Tickets apply. Kids Mount Vernon, featuring dozens of lo- tion practices, disease management and Downtown Association. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tors, and engines. Learn how equipment 5 and under free. Call (360) 336 – 9414 or cal craft brews, three of the regions most harvest management. We will give infor- was used in farming and logging. Activities visit www.skagitcounty.net/fair. popular bands, leisure games, and local mation about how to apply for an NRCS Start Your Fall Vegetable Seeds Now: for kids of all ages. Gates open at 7 a.m. un- food trucks. All funds support the Lincoln grant for your own high tunnel. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Join Kim as she instructs til dusk. Berthusen Park, Lynden. Admis- Fun & Awareness Fundraiser At The Theatre. Brewfest on the Skagit is a 21 and Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Everson. See you on the basics of starting your vegeta- sion $8/adult, $3/ages 8-12, $5/senior. For Farm: Saturday, Aug. Skagit 1095, a child over event. ID required. Tickets at www.lin- www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org. bles from seed, indoors and out, to help more information, see www.psatma.com nutrition awareness group focused on 3 colntheatre.org. you have the most successful fall harvest. or e-mail [email protected]. meals a day 365 days a year, presents this Introduction to Permaculture: Saturday, Class is free. 9 a.m. Garden Spot, Belling- fundraiser. Food, music, games for kids and Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Aug. 18. Gain a better understanding of ham. (360) 676-5480, www.garden-spot. Stanwood-Camano Community Fair: adults, planetarium, and more. The “Gal- Pow Wow: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11- what Permaculture is and ways you can com. Aug. 3-5. The “Best Lil Fair in the West” loping Gourmet” Graham Kerr will make 12. Entrance is free! Gates open at 10 a.m. apply these lessons to your life, sugges- is one of the largest community fairs in a presentation. The Flash of Silver Award Gates open 10am. Parking is $20l Early Bird tions of plants to use in Permaculture sys- Annual Orcas Island Cider & Mead Fes- Washington State which showcases the will be presented as well. Raffle drawings. parking from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is $10. Mu- tems, and resources for further education tival: Saturday, July 28. Come taste and Stanwood-Camano Community’s past, 4-7 p.m. Red Barn at Highland Farm, West sic, Pow Wow, Fun Run, childrens activities, on this topic, with Andrew Tuttle. 10:30 learn about some of the best ciders and present and future. Enjoy exhibits, enter- 20962 Lafayette Road, Burlington. Park- and more. River Meadows County Park, a.m. $10 per person or $8 each for 2 or meads from the Pacific Northwest and be- tainment and carnival. Adults $10, seniors ing in second driveway. Suggested dona- 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington. See festi- more people registering together. Regis- yond. There will be a number of live bands and children $7, under 5 free. 6431 Pioneer tion is $10 per family. Contact Ann Novak valoftheriver.com. tration recommended. Cloud Mountain playing on the stage, great food and our Hwy., Stanwood. Call (360) 629-4121. See at (360)202-1614 or highlandfarmwest@ Farm Center, Everson. 360-966-5859, info@ wonderful Farmers Market right next door. www.stanwoodcamanofair.org. gmail.com. See Skagitchildnutrition.org Summer Propagation: Fruit Tree Graft- cloudmountainfarmcenter.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit Orcas Is- for more details. ing by Chip Budding: Saturday, Aug. 11. land Children’s House. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Anacortes Arts Festival: Friday through Are you looking to expand your grafting Dahlia Show: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. www.orcasislandciderfest.org. Sunday, Aug. 3-5. Browse 250 booth arti- Subdued Stringband Jamboree: Thurs- skills? This two-hour course will intro- 18-19. Catch the colorful display of more sans, a fine art exhibit, ethnic and regional day through Saturday, Aug. 9-11. Musi- duce you to the basic principles of chip than 2,500 dahlias as single blooms, triple Brown Bag Seminar: Fungal Culprits in foods, music on multiple stages, youth cal acts, family-friendly activities, food bud grafting. In addition to practicing blooms, 5-blooms, in baskets and in ar- Rotted Cranberries in Washington and activities and demonstrating artists. Hours vendors and more. Deming Log Show the budding technique, you’ll learn about tistic arrangements. Prizes are awarded British Columbia – the First Two Years: are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 Grounds, Bellingham. Day/weekend tick- knife use, rootstock/scion selection, and to winning entries. Presented by the Sno- Sunday, July 29. Presented by Dr. Frank p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun- ets available; camping on site. Children aftercare of new grafts. Be prepared to homish County Dahlia Society. Free admis- Caruso. The seminar begins at noon in day. 505 O Ave., Anacortes. For full sched- 14 and under free with paying adult. See be outside. Registration required, space sion. Saturday hours 1-6 p.m. and Sunday the WSU Extension Sakuma Auditorium, ule, see www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com. www.stringbandjamboree.com. is limited. $30 workshop fee. 10:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free admission. Floral 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon. 12:30 p.m. Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Hall at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Visitors can bring a lunch. See http://mt- Summer Harvest Day: Saturday, Aug. Marysville Street Festival Handmade Everson. 360-966-5859, info@cloudmoun- Everett. See www.scdahlias.org. vernon.wsu.edu. 4. Join us for a family friendly day on the and Homegrown: Friday through Sunday, tainfarmcenter.org. farm! Taste freshly harvested fruits and Aug. 10-12. Handmade and handgrown Evergreen State Fair: Aug. 23-Sept. 3. Teen Upcycle Fashion Camp: July 30- vegetables, take a guided tour and learn items for purchase. Over 100 vendors Northwest Washington Fair: Monday Concerts, carnival, pig races, animal exhib- Aug. 3. Learn tips for design, materials about our dynamic local food system. 10 showcasing local produce, art, music and through Saturday, Aug. 13-18. Music, en- its, contests, lumberjack shows, auto races, selection, and sewing, and then show it a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloud Mountain Farm Cen- more. Entertainment for kids and adults. tertainment, contests, rides, ag area and rodeo, aztec dancers, muscle cars and off on the last day! Ragfinery, Bellingham. ter, Everson. 360-966-5859, info@cloud- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 more. For complete schedule and admis- more. 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, (360) Register at ragfinery.com. mountainfarmcenter.org. a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more details, e- sion, see nwwafair.com. 805-6704. See www.evergreenfair.org. mail [email protected] or see Skagit County Fair: Wednesday through the Facebook page. Growing Organic High Tunnel Crops Send event information to editor@ Saturday, Aug. 8-11. Food, live music, ani- for Market: Monday, Aug. 13. Look at the grownorthwest.com.

16 grow NORTHWEST July 2018 JUNIOR GROWERS JULY 2018 Welcome to our section for our youngest readers to enjoy activities Name: with their family and friends, and share artwork, stories, jokes, and photos. Send submissions to [email protected].

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