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Turn Mother’s Day into a year-long celebration | The Compleat Home Gardener

Here are some book suggestions to keep your garden going all year long.

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From left to right: Back Row: Ariann Blakely, Asher Johnson, Juliet Gwerder, Cody Seldal, Liam Isbell, Easton Pierce Middle Row: Lukas Hartjoy, Owen Dacey, Elijah Harris, Austin Martin, Maddie Cooper, Addison Spencer, Dana Shamblin, James Bigness, Ayden Mahan, Nicole Frazier Front Row: Colby soimis, Penny Ivy, Riley McArthur, Marley Speece, Maiya Picinich, Riyan McGee, Owen Suhoversnik, Lucy Kilcup, Elissa Patten, Taylor Martin, Aiden Werner, Dylan Talton.

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Enumclaw FFA brings home myriad honors from junior livestock show

The students showcased their animals at the Northwest Junior Livestock Show at the Puyallup Spring Fair in April.

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Some Container Wars tips on garden designs | The Compleat Home Gardener

May is blooming all around us.

Enumclaw School District’s former junior high and high school from the 1930s. Courtesy UW Special Collections (UW20755z)

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Save the date for the Over 50 EHS reunion

The event is Thursday, August 14.

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The Plateau’s big May events are Maris Farms’ Baby Animals and Blooms event, which this year is weekends through May 11, and the annual Memorial Day service in Enumclaw on May 25. Here are some photos from last years’ events.

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At A Glace | May 2024

Make sure you clear your calendar for the annual Memorial Day Service on May 25.

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An 2024 Old Fashioned Fest attendee casting her vote for 2BAR Spirits’ Old Fashion creation.

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Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson May 17

Local distillers will be competing for your vote for who makes the best cocktail.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

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Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

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Want to plant on easy mode? Here are a few that thrive in the PNW | The Compleat Home Gardener

Got shade? Japanese maples. Dry soil and heat? Barberries.

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No plant is an island – here’s some grouping tips | The Compleat Home Gardener

Get one tall, three medium, and a handful of low-ground plants to shape your garden.

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Everything is growing – so it’s time to get mowing | The Compleat Home Gardener

And fertilize that grass to crowd out those weeds.

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False spring is in full bloom | The Compleat Home Gardener

Slow down on those tender, warm-loving plants.

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Jerry Bowman is a curator with the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, WA.

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Curator Jerry Bowman speaking at Enumclaw history museum

His presentation will focus on the history of horse-drawn vehicles and the Northwest Carriage Museum’s collection.

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Try these tips to use less water this summer | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s also time to start clearing away the winter debris.