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New Year’s resolutions for the growing gardener | The Compleat Home Gardener

Be aware of failing plants, pests, and what your neighbors are up to.

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An example Love Letter to the King County Library System. Letters can be turned in at the Enumclaw library.

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Love your local library? Write a letter

The KCLS Foundation’s Love Letters to Libraries program runs through Jan. 16.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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The weather outside looks frightful – so let’s focus on delightful house plants | The Compleat Home Gardener

A phalaenopsis orchid is perfect if you only have a little room and some sun.

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

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Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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A Visit from St. Nicholas | The Compleat Home Gardener

This Christmas garden poem was written for this column more than 25 years ago. It is still the…

Nolte State Park — though it’ll look different on Jan. 1 than it does in this photo, taken in the summer. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Join WA State Parks at Nolte for New Years hike

The local event is Jan. 1, starting at 11 a.m.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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Tips in house plant rearrangement for the holidays | The Compleat Home Gardener

Make it a plant party inside!

Natalie Cooper, Glacier Middle School

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Buckley Kiwanis names November Students of the Month

Warner Koehn and Natalie Cooper were the honorees.

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Gardening gift thoughts, from dirt cheap to exquisite | The Compleat Home Gardener

You can get your loved ones some upgrades — or even just the gift of your time.

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King County Library System reveals 2025 Best Books List | KCLS

Read some reviews of this year’s most popular books.

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Plateau Kids Network volunteers spend hours and hours organizing toy donations and helping families “shop” before the Christmas holiday. You can help the nonprofit out by registering as a volunteer at plateaukidsnetwork.com/volunteer.

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Holiday Helping Hands toy drive prepares for another year of joy and cheer

The Plateau Kids Network organizes an annual toy drive that helps close to 400 local kids.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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A Poinsettia for every personality | The Compleat Home Gardener

The gift-giving season is here, and giving a plant certainly has its advantages.