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Ellen Robinson
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Wallingford resident since 2002, Urban Farmer

Let’s Launch Lincoln!

Ellen Robinson May 6, 2019 3 Comments

Lincoln High School reopening September 2019

Depiction of the new front entrance to Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is opening in less than 125 days. Families around the neighborhood are excited about their first day of school at Lincoln High since the closure in 1981.

Principal Ruth Medsker and Vice Principal Corey Eichner have been working tirelessly to make sure the Lincoln Lynx are ready to launch from the first day, but the student body still needs your support.

The Lincoln High School PTSA will support all incoming students in academics, athletics, classrooms, and clubs. They have a goal …

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Getting Ready for Spring in Seattle

Ellen Robinson March 26, 2019 Comments are off

Flowers are starting to bloom across the neighborhood and the cherry blossom watch has begun at the University – UW Cherry Blossoms Update. Sara Shores, the University of Washington arborist says that they are likely to reach their full bloom the weekend of March 30th. The next few weeks will be a great time to take a bike ride over to the Quad and check them out. They are not to be missed! Take a live look at the Quad here, see the latest update on @UWCherryBlossom.

Another great local resource for edible spring plantings is Urban Earth Nursery located at …

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A Seed is Food Waiting to Happen

Ellen Robinson January 31, 2019 1 Comment

As the cold gray winter days continue, I have added a little “sunshine” to my life by starting some seeds!  While it is much too early to get plants started in the garden it is not too early to try sprouting some seeds indoors. Those little green sprouts provide a reminder that Spring will be here soon.  

Starting seeds indoors does require a little effort and attention, but does not have to be expensive.  There are many items that can be recycled into potting containers.  Egg cartons, plastic produce containers and even toilet paper rolls can be used for …

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“A crop is a crop and who’s to say where the harvest shall stop?” ― Robert Frost

Ellen Robinson October 4, 2018 1 Comment

The season is changing and the warm summer crops are withering along the streets of the neighborhood. Enjoy the last of those tomatoes… but believe it or not, there is still one more crop you can get in the ground that will thrive in our mild winter with very little assistance. That fabulous crop is… garlic!

Garlic doesn’t take up a lot of space or require a lot of attention. Plant it before Halloween and it will be ready to harvest around the Fourth of July. Once it is in the ground it is really a “set it and forget …

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Time To Think About Winter?

Ellen Robinson July 24, 2018 Comments are off

“The seeds of a winter garden in the PNW are quite literally sown at the height of summer.”
– Lorene Edwards Forkner – author, Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Last October, a friend mentioned, “I love winter squash, I am going to plant some!” Unfortunately  I had to break the news that she was about five months behind in her planting schedule because, regardless of their name, winter squash need to be planted in the springtime. So as we enjoy the beautiful summer weather and the delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, and stone fruits that come along with the season, the …

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Warm Season Crops – the time to plant is NOW!

Ellen Robinson May 24, 2018 Comments are off

The weather is heating up and the sun has been shining bright! Our summer evenings will soon be filled with picnics at Gas Works or neighborhood BBQs and many of those meals will be brimming with local cucumbers, tomatoes, and melons!  These are all delicious foods to keep us cool on those hot summer days.

These plants are all things that can be grown at home and the time to plant them is now! You have likely seen seedlings around the neighborhood at the Tilth Edible Plant Sale last week, out on the front racks at QFC on 45th…

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Growing Food in Your Own Back (or Front) Yard

Ellen Robinson May 2, 2018 Comments are off

The poor farmer grows weeds. The fair farmer grows crops. The good farmer grows soil.

— Sarah Pellkofer; Founder and Chief Soil Scientist of Micraculture and Wallingford Resident

Vegetable gardens are becoming increasingly popular in many city neighborhoods and Wallingford is no exception. Small home gardens provide not only fresh produce but also add beauty and biodiversity to our urban streetscapes. Soil quality in the city can be variable based on the history of excavation and construction for a site and these types of activities impact the native soil. Healthy soil conditions help your plants survive and thrive.

To assess …

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