By Lara Alexander Regina Pappas is knee deep in flower petals in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Known to many as Regina the Florist, she has been putting together bouquets…
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Coming Friday: new ‘Edmonds Family’ column by Lara Alexander
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Edmonds mom and writer Lara Alexander, who this week will launch her new Edmonds Family column, with ideas for low-cost and free…
The Urban Gardener: Greens, glorious greens
I read recently that if one wants to eat out of their garden through all four seasons, then they better learn to love eating greens. This is true if you…
The Urban Gardener: Savor the unique flavor of beets
Beets are an under-appreciated vegetable. Like Brussel sprouts, beets have been the victim of uninspired preparations and memories formed by our childhood palate. Admittedly, beets have a unique flavor, and…
The Urban Gardener: Growing greens in your Edmonds garden
My Edmonds News is pleased to introduce our new columnist, Lara Alexander, who will be writing monthly about urban gardening and eating well on a budget. Gardening is a perfect…