The featured speaker will be the renowned garden guru, Ciscoe  Morris, and he’ll speak at 1PM. There will be a display of historical yearbooks, The Log Cabin will be open for tours and The Cemetery will be open for viewing. Members of the Spinners and Weavers Guild will be giving demonstrations of their craft and there will also be a blacksmith.

Food and refreshments will be available.

More information is available online at: 

WWW.SEQUIM PRAIRIE GARDEN CLUB.ORG.

“The one thing that I heard from most of at least contractors, sub-contractors who worked on this building said ‘This is the most complex building I have ever worked on.  I probably heard that once or twice a day.  And so we know that this is a contemporary, modern, complex building that is to fulfill the needs of Port Angeles as we move to the future.”

The estimated $50 million dollar state-of-the-art 500 seat project at Oak and Front Streets is being hailed as the premier performing arts venue on the Peninsula.  Saturday’s day of celebration and dedication came after long  pandemic related pauses, delays and challenges.     

Cameron Irwin of LMN architect is with the firm that designed the building.

“Very quickly we discovered that it was more than just an art center.  It had to become a space that’s for gathering and for laughter and crying and celebration. But today it has to be a space that – the new building has to be a building that marks the turning point in Port Angeles’ history, this industrious hard-working past and turning it into the cultural destination of the North Peninsula.”

Board President Brooke Taylor said he’s always believed that mission driven non-profits are what drives communities and improves the quality of life for everyone. Field Arts is the ultimate mission driven non-profit checking all the boxes that brings people together and strengthens the community.

“This is without a doubt the most ambitious non-profit project ever undertaken on the Olympic Peninsula. Amen.  So I’m gonna say this. And we have one former president who knows now you have to be careful  about saying this prematurely. But I’m gonna declare “Mission Accomplished.”

The day of celebration was highlighted by the magical dancing of Bandaloop, an aerial troupe suspended off the north wall of the center dancing to choreographed music with three performances dazzling and electrifying hundreds who gathered on the lawn. From here, they will be heading off to England and will dance off the exterior of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

The GRAND OPENING is here!

Field Arts & Events Hall welcomes Grammy-winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur, headlining the Grand Opening Celebration. Tickets for her  matinee performance today are available online at Field Hall Events (dot) ORG.

As part of her 70th birthday tour, Schuur has curated a special music program that reflects her life and career, featuring a selection of songs from her vast catalog.

In addition to Diane Schuur's performances, the Grand Opening Celebration at Field Arts & Events Hall will feature other exceptional headliners, including the Grammy-winning quintet Ranky Tanky and “Unit Souzou” [PRON: “So-Zoh”], a mesmerizing fusion of Japanese Taiko [PRON: “Ti-Koh”] drumming and dance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy free vertical dance performances by BANDALOOP and local performers on the outdoor community stage.

Ticket information and the complete schedule for the Grand Opening Celebration can be found online at www.FieldHallEvents.ORG. 

Dear Ciscoe, Could you please identify this beautiful visitor to my garden?I have lived in the greater Seattle are my entire 71 year life and enjoyed your gardening shows & tips! Thank you in advance for your help.

Very gratefully yours,  Melaine  

If I pluck my solitary ripe red tomato, would the remaining green tomatoes be more likely to thrive and flourish?

Ooh La La!   Bill in Gig Harbor, Washington

Cigar Smoker & Owner of Security Services NW,  JOE D’AMICO is accused of working much too hard, thereby making others look lazy!

Following an exhaustive investigation, The K-SQUAD preferred charges against Mr. D'amico, and was ordered to appear in the K-COURT before our local magistrate, The Honorable Lucious Beauregarde Roubidoux.

Judge Roubidoux (pronounced "Ruby-Doo") threw the book at him.

Joe threw the book back.

His bail was set at $2,500, which he quickly met with one phone call.  Nonetheless, Joe managed to effortlessly escape the K-SQUAD "KLINK" simply to prove the lack of security.  Film at eleven.

I have had success with my peonies in supporting them as they bloom by using tomato cages. Attached are photos showing them upside down. I curl back the legs into pinwheels so they aren't hazardous, then guide the young plant into the lower part of the cage. You can secure the bottom rim with metal staples used for holding down drip irrigation of 1/2" diameter. Only the cheap thin tomato cages should be used so they blend into the greenery and are easy to bend. The legs of the thicker ones are harder to bend by hand and the cage is too visible.

Eileen

Hi Ciscoe, I’m bothering you because I have a dilemma I can’t find any answers online to so I’m going to try to explain.  Attached are two photos.  Two of the same plants, planted in different areas, but have the same issue.  There seems to be an ‘interloper’ plant that is growing with them.  Since I don’t know the variety, I’m not finding anything online.

 
When the long tendrils grew around both plants, I assumed I was supposed to cut them off.  Then I decided maybe I should leave them.  They were growing very long and had seed pods attached along the stems.  Now the one that’s in the garden bed vice the box has produced little seedlings everywhere that appear to be from this other interloper plant. It has similar heart shaped leaves but doesn’t look like it’s part of the main plant.  I have removed hundreds of these tiny seedlings.   I dug up the bigger one, but was not able to see what roots are cyclamen and what belong to the interloper.  I put the root ball into a pot and waters it well & placed the pot back in the hole in the shade for now. Do I need to give up? 

I have other hardy cyclamens in other beds and they behave themselves.  
Can you advise?   Thank you, Anna in Allyn 

We had to cut down a dangerous spruce tree, close to the house,  about 5 years ago. I was devastated…. That tree gave shade to my extensive hosta/shade garden….  and the house, but what can you do, it had to go. 

For some unknown reason, an idea popped in my head. Why not use umbrellas to shade the plants?? I found a few umbrellas kicking around the house and , viola!!, happy hostas...happy shade garden! What a relief!

A few weeks later, a friend found some lovely old and  antique parasols/umbrellas for my garden. I quickly found more spots for them and put them up. I think they add a nice touch. (The bonus is, also, when it is going to rain, I can, of course snap the umbrella down.) In the Fall,  I take them (the umbrellas)  all down to store. I leave the poles in the ground to use for the next year.

Happy gardening. Jody Kallis

With only eight days all year to hit warmer temperatures in the 60s, the first 80-degree day arrived at the end of April, breaking the icy grip of La Niña.
After celebrating a normal winter snowpack, last weekend’s sudden record-breaking heat wave brought summertime early for western Washington.

With only four days of record-shattering heat of around 90 degrees, the waters of Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Tapps and many other local rivers are calling for residents to cool down. But wait! The average water temperature in Puget Sound this time of year is around 49 degrees Fahrenheit. All our local water temperatures are currently only 49 to 54 degrees. The cold current of the Pacific Ocean and the snow melting from the mountains, streaming into rivers and lakes, maintain water that is still very cold.

When your body hits frigid water, “cold water shock” can cause dangerous changes in heart rate and blood pressure. A sudden gasp and rapid
breathing create a greater risk of drowning, even for confident swimmers.
Your body tries to hold your core heat by decreasing blood flow to your
arms and legs, resulting in a loss of movement.

Unless a life jacket is being worn, the ability to stay afloat is next to impossible. That can make you dead in the water because you are experiencing cold water shock. We've got to watch out for each other around these cold waters of the West Coast this spring. Wear a life jacket and be patient until our waters warm up. Then there should be at least three months ahead of us to enjoy some sunny, warm weather!