May is the right time to protect your apples, pears and Asian pears from apple maggot fly and codling moth.  Can’t have that!

City Fruit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit helping residential tree growers grow healthy fruit, harvest & use what they can, and share the rest, offers a comprehensive pest protection class at the Solid Ground Bldg in Wallingford on Saturday, May 1, 1:30 – 3:00 pm.

Conveniently scheduled so you can attend the Seattle Tilth Edible Plant sale in the am, the workshop provides opportunities to learn various strategies for reducing damage from apple maggot fly and codling moth.  These …

 Last week we posted a note from Carrie, who got a parking ticket in front of her own residence.  The post, aptly titled “Please, Drive Your Car Regularly” prompted 35 comments & questions, including a few about the 72 hour rule.   

The question of vacation & business trips came up — will we be ticketed if we go out of town for a week and leave a car in front of our house?  

There were also questions about whether vehicles are ticketed any time they’re in violation of the rule, or only when someone complains (presuming that on a block …

Ready for the weekend?  We sure are!  Here’s a taste of what’s happening in Wallingford and neighboring ‘hoods this weekend: