Category Archives: Gardening

Northgate Side Work Party September 18th

We are continuing the clean up of the sidewalks along Northgate Way to improve pedestrian access. Take a look at what was done back in July to the block between 17th Avenue NE and 19th. Twenty yards of blackberries were … Continue reading

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Seed Swap February 9th

Join us on Sunday, February 9th, for the Victory Heights Seed Swap. Bring seeds to swap, and your 2020 seed calendars to find others and split the costs of packets. It will be completely free, starts at 3 PM at … Continue reading

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Work Parties in Kingfisher Natural Area (Thornton Creek)

Lynnette Spear (creator of the first blog about Victory Heights) writes: I am one of the forest stewards (through Green Seattle Partnership) for KNA on Thornton Creek. It’s been a while since we’ve had regular work parties in the park … Continue reading

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Help Beautify Traffic Circles In Victory Heights

Volunteer to beautify and care for a traffic circle in Victory Heights (including the ones on NE 113th Street) this summer and we’ll support your efforts!   Make a plan, tell us what plants you need (annual or perennial), what … Continue reading

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Seed Swap Coming March 5th

On Sunday, March 5th at the Victory Heights co-op preschool in Victory Heights Park (1747 NE 106th St), come participate in a Seed Swap from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Bring anything you think a fellow gardener (or gardener wanna-be) might … Continue reading

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April Events Calendar

A quick look at what’s coming up in and around Victory Heights in April: Tuesday, April 16th: Victory Heights Community Council Meeting. Everyone in the community is invited to the monthly meeting to discuss issues, events, and build a better … Continue reading

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Goats Want Your Yard Trimmings

Terri Bell on Victory Lane has hungry goats and they would love your garden trimmings. If you have pesticide free plants destined for the city compost, consider saving them for her goats, Thelma and Louise. Tasty morsels include: pea vines, … Continue reading

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Place of Towering Firs Blog Archives Added

Prior to the Victory Heights Blog’s existence, you might have visited Lynnette Spear’s Place of Towering Firs blog. Lynnette is involved with the Thornton Creek Alliance and has helped organize the Victory Heights Garden Walkabouts for the past three years. … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events

Please join us for these upcoming events in the Victory Heights neighborhood — all are welcome 1. Certified Wildlife Habitat and Bee Health Talk Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 pm Please RSVP for the address: VHwetland@gmail.com A National Wildlife Federation representative will … Continue reading

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