Look at that lush green cover crop doing a great job holding in the soil as the fall rains begin! Wood chips define and protect the path. For links to my full restoration process, visit Restoring a Native Woodland Garden. When soil is disturbed, it is vulnerable to erosion. Plus, the exposed soil is a […]
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For links to my full restoration process, visit Restoring a Native Woodland Garden. Now for the really hard part; digging up the roots! Andrew spent a year digging/pulling up the blackberry roots with a pick axe and bare hands. And the result was a MASSIVE pile of debris! Seriously, I can’t even begin to explain
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For links to my full restoration process, visit Restoring a Native Woodland Garden. After months of observing and planning, I mapped out the area on a sheet of paper, using pencil so I could modify as I went along. It’s not to scale, but simply seeing the space in general was incredibly useful. This map
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Here you see the slope of the land after the blackberry canes have been cut and cleared. The roots are still in place, as evidenced by the short sticks coming up from the ground. Now we have a better idea of where water flows and what natives were hiding underneath. The white flags mark natives
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This small urban park, located near the Viking statue in Poulsbo, offers a flat meandering walk along the Liberty Bay Estuary and Dogfish Creek. Comprised of a number of short trails, don’t worry about getting lost. Just wander wherever your dog’s nose takes you; it’s easy to find your way back to your vehicle. Boardwalks
This large park in Port Orchard offers numerous trails that are accessible for hiking, biking and riding horses. It’s mostly wooded, with a wonderful display of native plants, and it’s a great place to search for mushrooms. There’s also a protected wetland area. I’ve only hiked this park once, so my experience is very limited.
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The best trail for senior dogs in this public access portion of the tree farm in Bremerton is the Dickerson Trail. From the parking area, you can either take the wooded path or the gravel road. Both lead to a bridge and waterfall. I much prefer the scenery of the wooded trail, but there are
At the northeast tip of Kitsap Peninsula, Point No Point in Hansville offers great views of all the boating activity coming into Puget Sound – cruise ships, fishing and personal boats, and military and cargo ships. And even better, this beach is an excellent place to spot whales when they’re in the area! The beautiful
On clear days, the Anderson Landing viewpoints offer incredible views of the water and mountains This small park in Silverdale is densely wooded and has beautiful overlooks and beach access. Unfortunately, neither the steep trails to the beach nor the drop to get onto the beach is senior dog friendly. However, you can still hike
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The Main Trail at Gazzam Lake is flat and even This lovely wooded trail on Bainbridge Island is flat and wide throughout. There are two parking areas, and both are good starting points. From either lot, take the Gazzam Main Trail. This path will take you past Gazzam Lake, which is said to be a
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