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Category Archives: gardening

Nov12021Nov 1 2021
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Planting Garlic

by Lilly, in category gardening

In the Pacific Northwest, garlic can be planted throughout October and into early November, so if you are in this area you still have time! The way I learned how to plant garlic is that you should soak the cloves in a solution of water, seaweed extract or fish emulsion, and baking soda for a… Read More

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Mar132019Mar 13 2019
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Seed Starting: Newspaper Pots

by Lilly, in category gardening, tutorial, video

In the Pacific Northwest, it’s time to start your garden—or at least start thinking about your garden—if you haven’t already. Even if you aren’t ready to get outside quite yet, you can start by doing your garden planning and starting some seeds indoors.  An easy, fun, and inexpensive way to start seeds indoors is in newspaper pots!… Read More

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Jan272018Mar 13 2019
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Cotton and Steel Garden Apron

by Lilly, in category finished project, gardening, sewing

As I write this post, it’s a fairly typical rainy and windy Seattle day. I don’t mind this time of year because this is when I can stay indoors and sew and knit (and not feel guilty about it). It’s also when I can take time to plan ahead for the upcoming gardening season. You… Read More

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Jul152015Jul 18 2015
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Urban Farm and Coop Tour Recap

by Lilly, in category chickens, gardening

Last weekend was my 3rd time being a host on the Seattle Tilth Urban Farm and Chicken Coop tour and I think it was my favorite year. It was certainly the biggest turn-out we had ever had! There was a steady stream of people from 10am when we opened until 4pm when we closed and that… Read More

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Jul12015Feb 5 2017
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Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour

by Lilly, in category chickens, gardening, Uncategorized

“Rake and Make Ranch” (as I so dubbed it in this year’s application) was accepted to Seattle Tilth’s Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour, listing it as one of Seattle’s top 25 urban farms! I’ve been a host before in 2010 and 2012, but I’m especially excited about this year, as Matt and I have been working really hard on our… Read More

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Rake and Make is a Seattle, WA. based blog, so I’m gardening in the Pacific Northwest climate. I live with my husband, two dogs, a cat, and a rotating cast of chickens. What started out as a gardening blog has grown to include all the things I like to make, whether it's gardening, cooking, or craft related. Please comment, subscribe, and follow me on social media!

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