Spring – Season for Pests

And I don't mean the annoying neighbors partying into the wee hours. Nancy writes that there are some recent Wallyhood Forum questions about aphids. Upon reading the various comments, it appears that aphids, whiteflies, midges, flies, or other winged creatures may be causing consternation among gardeners and homeowners alike. The key to putting one's mind at ease regarding creatures is Make sure you get a good i.d. This is THE most important thing to do. Without a proper identification, you can't…

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Disturbing Development

We've heard a few neighbors concerned with development up around 55th and Kensington. Seeing changes to your neighborhood can be difficult, so we agreed to share both sides of what we've heard. Here's what Shannon had to say: The project gets more concerning by the day, and we've had dozens of neighbors come around asking about the project now that the structure is being built (see photos attached). Background:  A house sold last fall at 5501 Kensington Place North and the owner has found…

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Swarm

A few weeks back, we posted a note from Kevin letting you know what to do if you came upon a swarm of bees. Well, at about 4:30 pm today, we got a knock on our door from Curtis*, working at the John Stanford School across the street: there was a swarm of bees in the trees. Now, for a beekeeper, a swarm of bees landing across the street is like free money (well, free money that you have to sweat…

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Spinach Recall

David Perlin wrote: I just got something at QFC this afternoon and got a notice that the QFC Select Baby Spinach that we bought between 5/22-5/24 (and have been eating the last few days) has a recall for possible Salmonella contamination. I thought I would let people in the neighborhood know as QFC is frequented by many people around here. More information QFC's recall page.

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Stone Way Community Party

Neighbors who live at the Stone Way Building (1215 N. 45th St.) are throwing a "Community Stone Way Party" this Saturday, May 26, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM and everyone is invited. Here are the details from Fathia Atallah (Wallingford's Edith Piaf incarnate): Our Spring Party is a always a lot of fun for the residents and our neighbors who live around and near the Stone Way Building to spend time with each other in the lovely garden behind our…

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Wish… A New Clothing Boutique Opens

Green Lake Mom Sheryl wrote to the group about a new women's boutique that just opened here in Wallingford: I just wanted to let everyone know that the boutique Wish (formerly in Phinney on Phinney Ave) just opened in Wallingford. Very exciting addition to Wallingford!!  Super stylish dresses and clothing and great jewelry with a VERY reasonable price point. Great for your own closet or as a place to get a reasonably priced gift! Opened on Wallingford Ave and 45th St, across…

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Coming Soon: The Whale Wins

Seattle Met reports that The Whale Wins, a new restaurant by Chef Renee Erickson (Boat Street Cafe and Kitchen and The Walrus and the Carpenter), will open this summer in the Fremont Collective (3506 Stone Way N.). Erickson told Seattle Met that "her new place will have the same approachable vibe as Walrus" but it will have a wood-fired oven for signature vegetable dishes rather than an oyster bar. As we mentioned back in March, the Fremont Collective will also be…

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