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Andrew of Viva Farms gently admiring his giant pumpkin from 2020
Sammamish Valley Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in

October 7, 2021 - If you love pumpkins, this event is for you! Every year, the Sammamish Valley farmers compete in an epic contest

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SVA Fall Harvest Celebration flyer
Fall Harvest Celebration! – Sammamish Valley Alliance

September 2, 2021 - Celebrate the season by exploring the beautiful Sammamish Valley during The Sammamish Valley Alliance (SVA) annual Fall Harvest Celebration. Stop

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A chestnut tree at Hawthorn Farm.
Virtual Homesteading: Maple Tapping in Your Yard!

June 3, 2021 - With some basic equipment and the right trees, you can drink sap and make syrup.

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Alexia Allen of Hawthorn Farm holds a ripe squash aloft.
Virtual Homesteading: Squash on the Homestead

June 3, 2021 - Meet the sprawling family of winter and summer squash, and put them to good use in the kitchen.

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Autumn garden at Hawthorn Farm holds secrets for spring success next year.
Virtual Homesteading: Garden Now for Spring Success!

June 3, 2021 - Dive below the surface to help your garden rest well all winter, and re-emerge refreshed in the spring.

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Alexia Allen of Hawthorn Farm harvests berries in her homestead garden.
Virtual Homesteading: Preserving Your Harvest through Drying

June 3, 2021 - Drying is an ancient and space-saving food storage technology. Learn how to preserve the taste of summer all year round.

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Wild rasperries found on the Hawthorn Farm in Woodinville, Washington.
Virtual Homesteading: Nature Observation for the Home Gardener

June 3, 2021 - Learn nature observation tips to connect to what’s actually happening out there! No matter how big or small, your garden is part of a wild, interconnected world.

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Hawthorn Farms staff plans for soil health.
Virtual Homesteading: Garden Planning for Soil Health

February 5, 2021 - It all comes back to the soil.

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Daniel from Hawthorn Farm holds backyard raised chickens.
Virtual Homesteading: Backyard Poultry– What We Wish We Had Known When We Started

February 5, 2021 - Backyard chickens are a homesteading staple. But how do we make them work for us--and can you raise animals other than chickens?

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