April 27th 2010
We are creating a community school garden at Olivia Park Elementary School in South Everett.

" The goal was to create an outdoor environment where the children, their teachers and parents feel safe, inspired and joyful. We intended to create a site that helps them get their exercise without them noticing it; a space where they learn about all the different applied sciences, yet they feel as if they are playing. And of course, we wanted to ensure that they will be able to enhance their diets and change the way they think of food." (Olivia Park Garden Description by Zsofia Pasztor)

April 2010
Just click on the video link toward the bottom center on the page where it says Garden Video. Enjoy! 

May 1st 2010
Sometimes stories grow together and become an even bigger story, just as trees will make a forest.

2007
How about just being in a garden? That is what gardeners should be doing...  Here is an article from your garden therapist.....

2006
Here, the average height of the native trees is 90 feet....we must know how to care for them so we can live safely under their canopies.

2007
Do you know of a steep slope or bluff that is at high risk of sliding? Maybe you should read this article.

2008
Staying safe indoors and outdoors is not as simple as it sounds. You can find some good advise in this article.

2007
Tree and vegetation preservation is very important and requires some understanding in order to be succesful.

2006
This article sheds more light on vegetation preservation.

2009
Did you ever think that these green surfaces are the solution to polluting lawns? Maybe after reading this article you will change your mind.

2005
We did have a long drought period at the beginning of this Century. We are no longer in drought, but the lessons we learned are just as important today. Without water conservation, we will be in trouble again.

2008
We thought the winter of 2007-08 was hard....little did we know what 2008-09 will bring. Hopefully it was a record for a long time to come, but just in case we need to jug our memories, here is this article.

2010
Wildlife is very important to all of us whether we are aware of this fact or not. Any site can and should be a habitat for the beneficial insects, birds and other critters. In order to attract and keep wildlife on a site, care must be taken to provide the exact kind of food and shelter they need.

September 2010
Watch this slide show to see how the first rain garden in the city of Redmond was built by consultants and volunteers, including us.

November 17th 2010
Teens In Action is exactly what its name suggests: teens in action! They are cleaning up Tunnel Creek in Lynnwood demonstrating leadership and perseverance.  

February 2010
Cisco came to visit our garden at the show.

September 24th 2011
We were part of the design team and had the privilege to be the installer of these wonderful seven rain garden sites in North Everett. Every rain garden is different using a variety of new technologies and infiltrating stormwater into the ground. This truly remarkable one-of-a-kind project culminated into the BIG planting day when Cisco came to the site and held his show right in the middle of the commotion.

Ongoing
Farmer Frog is a model of working with the land, people, communitiy, vegetation and wildlife in a way that benefits all of these and provides sustainable livelihood to those who work and grow their food in the space. The blog is an ongoing conversation between us and the world. Check it from time to time to see what is happening. If you are interested in community efforts and gardening, this is the place for you!