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[coraa]

Things I want to do, hobby-wise:

• Garden. It's the wrong season to be putting plants out, since it does get cold in Seattle, but I'd like to get some indoor herbs in pots. I've bought basil and rosemary a few times, and I know I can grow those plants myself with little trouble -- and fresh herbs are expensive. (I'd also like to find some wintering-over plants to put in the porch box, since the porch looks a bit barren).
  
• Beads. I joined a Beads of the Month club, but I'd like to hit a hobby store and get some basic seed beads, wire, needlenose pliers, and findings. I used to do a lot of beading, but not so much anymore.
  
• Weaving or knitting. I was going to sign up for a class at this fiber store near the Ave, but I just missed the deadlines. Next round!
  

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[triath.livejournal.com]

I've never personally had a winter garden in Seattle, but since it doesn't snow all that much, heartier plants can apparently grow just fine according to Sarah.

If you drive down here sometime, I'll take you to Shipwreck Beads (who claims to be the world's largest bead store). I still have a $50 gift certificate. It was a Christmas gift that I've never found a use for, and you're welcome to take a chunk out of it.

[coraa.livejournal.com]

I know there must be wintering-over plants for Seattle... there were plants that survived the winter in Idaho, which is a lot colder (the ground freezes hard). I just need to do a bit of research to figure out what to plant....

*drools on the bead store* Yes, definitely!

[triath.livejournal.com]

May I recommend picking up a copy of the Western Garden Book by Sunset Magazine. It's the bible of gardening for Washington, Oregon, and California. It knows everything.

You can even pick up a copy used because although it's updated (for instance on pest control stuff) the majority of it stays the same.

[coraa.livejournal.com]

Ooh. Good idea! Definitely something to keep an eye out for.