Hey Wallyhood - Several weeks ago, we posted about the broken window at Fainting Goat and encouraged readers to pop by and support the business. Well, you showed up for the Goat! Owner, Yalcin Ataman sent this follow-up note and I've been remiss in posting it: Last Tuesday's sales were amazing, I believe a lot of Wallyhood readers/neighbours came to the store help us recover some of our loss. This event reminded us how valuable it is being part of this…
There is a row of buildings on the south side of N. 45th that I think of as “Bungalow Row”, some older houses that have been converted into new purposes. These include the Chile Pepper Mexican restaurant, and the recently departed much renowned, and already much missed Tilth. Nestled in at 1415 N. 45th is a longtime Wallingford presence, the Assistance League of Seattle Thrift Shop. This unassuming little secondhand store has a heart of gold that benefits the local community…
Wallingford neighbor Bridget Culligan writes to say that Art in Bloom, a local garden art and studio tour turned, this year due to Covid, to yard tour, is back for its seventh year. Bridget is also a featured artist and studio owner. Dates: April 24-25, 2021 Time: 10am to 5pm This year’s tour will showcase more than 25 artists at eight studios (see map at bottom): Bridget Culligan's Studio (1) 5419 Kensington Pl N, 206-214-5489 glass (Bridget Culligan), ceramics (Caitlin Sullivan),…
The Edible Plant sale is back! May 7-14 at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands (5513 S Cloverdale St). For many Wallingford gardeners, the annual Edible Plant Sale at the Good Shepherd Center was like Christmas in May! This wonderful event is still happening, albeit in a totally different format! You can get all of this seasons' gardening needs fulfilled and support a wonderful community at the same time! The Tilth Alliance My Edible Plant Sale will be at their farm…
I like to think of Meridian Park and the Good Shepherd Center as anchoring the northern side of Wallingford. There's plenty of intriguing history behind the park and the Good Shepherd Center, some of which I hope to write about soon. But today I wanted to touch on some of the varied activities that take place in the center itself. Specifically, Wallyhood received a notice about the concerts that happen in the fourth floor chapel space. Obviously, public attendance has been…
Spring has Sprung (so the calendar says) but these cold nights are still making a bit difficult to get edible crops in the ground. If you are itching to get started with this years’ planting, starting seeds indoors is the way to go! Starting your own seeds saves money on plants, and allows you to grow unique varieties that you might not be able to find at the local nurseries. As these cool nights stretch on, starting a few seeds indoors can…
This is a short story about three different businesses in the neighborhood with a combined residence time here of over 70 years. The ownerships span the range from Mom & Pop, regional chain, to global dominion. It repeats the altogether too common, and depressing refrain to this pandemic: businesses faltering, and some succumbing to the loss of traffic from the necessary restrictions that were put into place. Wallingford is certainly no exception. The Shoe Store Wallyhood received a note from reader…