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Keep the tree fresh and green | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The second week of December is when many families cut or collect their Christmas tree.

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Support a ‘growth industry’ this gifting season | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The first week of December is when holiday gift plants appear as the easy and practical solution for…

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Tips on eating healthy this holiday season | ASK A DOCTOR

The holidays can prove challenging for sticking to a healthy diet – even for the most disciplined among…

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Holiday reading gift ideas for the gardener in your life | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

This year consider getting lost in another time by reading some gardening classics, become inspired by trying a…

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Time for gardeners to give thanks | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Gardeners in Western Washington can adapt an attitude of gratitude each time they look outdoors and enjoy the…

Columnist Carolyn Ossorio and Helga Jacques share a toast before rolling up Helga's Austrian Apple Strudel.

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A new recipe from the Old World for this holiday season | HOT FROM THE OVEN!

When I had the opportunity to learn how to make Helga’s homemade, old-fashioned Apfelstrudel that’s rolled up and…

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Helga’s Apple Strudel Recipe | HOT FROM THE OVEN!

This is the full recipe for the apple strudel that was made in this month's Hot From the…

Snoop Dogg visits Emerald haze in Renton on Friday.

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Snoop Dogg makes appearance at Renton recreational shop

Hip hop superstar and marijuana legend Snoop Dogg made an appearance in Renton Friday night, drawing a big…

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Get your garden – and tools – ready for winter | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The second week of November is a good time to put the garden and your garden tools to…

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Time to protect those tender bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The beginning of November is your last chance to save tender bulbs and plants that need winter protection.

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Know the difference between cold and flu | ASK A DOCTOR

"While cold and flu cases will begin to rise in our communities soon, there’s a lot you can…

Lynn Bohart

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New novel disrupts Eastside life and the ‘cozy’ mystery genre

This time around, the “Old Maids of Mercer Island” in her new book, “A Candidate for Murder,” deal…

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Take home tips from Italian gardens | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

We recently returned from exploring the gardens near Bellagio on Lake Como (the real Bellagio, not the Vegas…

Pippimama and her caramel apple pops.

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It’s not Halloween without homemade caramel apples (with recipe) | HOT FROM THE OVEN!

"For me, Halloween ain’t Halloween without that caramel apple, (not the weird looking bright red one, it’s all…

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Sweep out those spiders and add some fall color to your garden | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Spiders are good for the garden and using a broom to collect them means you can wipe the…

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Renton’s Sahalia celebrates the art of the belly dance | THE CREATIVE SIDE

she stood in a long line at the community center to sign up for a microwave cooking class.…

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‘Truck or Treat’ is tonight at the Community Cetner

Space is limited and registration is required. Cost is $6. For more information or to sign up, visit…

The annual FilmFrenzy! Curvee awards were given out Saturday at Carco Thatre.

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And the Curvee goes to…

Movies were shown and Curvee awards were handed out this past weekend at the annual FilmFrenzy!gala, hosted this…

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It’s already time to start getting ready for spring | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The third week of October is still a good time to plant spring blooming bulbs, add trees and…

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Liberty to host caberet Oct. 22 to help fund school musical

Planned is an evening of music, spoken word and dessert.