Seattle grew too much for the man...
My name is Tom and after years of living in Seattle, I moved to the country, and settled into a sweet old farmhouse on four acres of possibilities.
When not shooing deer, or plotting against brambles and Scotch broom, I'm a Bulldog booster, writer, grower of fruit, lover of pies, kitchen alchemist, and seasoned hammock tester. This is where I write all about it.
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Growing Fuzzy Kiwi: Plant a Couple ... Boz is befuddled; he, like so many other kiwi aficionados, had no idea that this delicious fruiting vine grows well in a temperate climate. Yep, these fuzzy little puppies (Boz included) are not tropical in origin or range. Vashon Island, Washington is comfortably anchored in Zone 8a, where freezing temperatures occur regularly. The kiwi thrives here. The above photo was taken in the winter, a good [...]
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