Plus, Bellevue will soon be home to the largest Asian market in Washington.
 
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🌱 Grow, baby, grow

Native plants to add to your Seattle garden
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You’ll probably also Western bleeding heart on any low elevation hikes you do. | Photo by Tom Hilton
You love local food, music, business, and art — so while you’re planning your garden this year, why not choose local plants, too?

Native plants are naturally adapted to the local climate, provide sustenance to native wildlife, and save water by thriving on normal rainfall. Plus, they’re more visually diverse than, say, lawn grass.

Consider planting some Washington flora this summer. We’ll get you started.

Pacific bleeding heart

Dicentra formosa

Water needs: Consistently moist soil
Light needs: Partial to full shade
Season of interest: Late spring to mid-summer
Attracts: Hummingbirds, caterpillars
Growing tips: Make sure to give this plant a little more love during hot and dry periods. They’ll quickly die without enough water.

Western trillium

Trillium ovatum

Water needs: Consistently moist soil
Light needs: Full shade
Season of interest: Spring
Attracts: Bees, moths, beetles
Growing tips: These plants get a lot of their nutrients from rotting plant matter, so don’t be afraid to let twigs and leaves build up underneath them or use a leafy mulch to help them out.

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Vine maples’ leaf shape create the appearance of almost green little stars in the summer.

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Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Vine maple

Acer circinatum

Water needs: Prefers moist soil, but can tolerate dry spells
Light needs: Partial shade
Season of interest: Year-round
Attracts: Squirrels, chipmunks, birds
Growing tips: While these trees grow up to 30 feet tall, they’ll stay around 12-14 ft in most gardens, making them an excellent ornamental tree. They also partners well with western bleeding hearts.

Red-osier dogwood

Cornus sericea

Water needs: Moist to wet
Light needs: Full sun
Season of interest: Year-round
Attracts: Birds, butterflies
Growing tips: This shrub loves wet soil, so it does well next to any sort of water features you may have. But also note that this plant spreads once mature, so give it a little room or watch for any new plants.
King County Metro
 
Events
Friday, June 9
  • Tarot and Wine | Friday, June 9 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Three of Cups Winery Tasting Room, 19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd. Unit 4, Woodinville | Free | Sip and then take a peek into the future — there are free readings from “Sage” if you buy a bottle.
  • Belltown Art Walk | Friday, June 9, Friday, July 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Belltown Neighborhood, 2307 First Ave., Seattle | Free | Get a look at Belltown’s newest gallery exhibits and meet the artists behind the works.
Saturday, June 10
  • Second Saturday Work Party | Saturday, Jun. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle | Free | Mingle with community members while cleaning up garden beds around the park — rain or shine.
Sunday, June 11
  • The Big “O” Drag Brunch | Sunday, Jun. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle | $125-$150 | Enjoy mimosas, bloody marys, good food, and performances from some of Seattle’s most talented artists.
Monday, June 12
  • Puppy Play Date | Monday, Jun. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Ballard Dog Yard Bar, 1546 NW Leary Way, Seattle | $16 | You may not be able to handle the cuteness of this meet-up featuring pups four months to one year old.
  • Make it Work Upcycling | Monday, Jun. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Sassafras, 2307 First Ave., Seattle | $50 | Get some help with your sewing project or use the on-site machines to finish your work.
Events calendar here
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Finance

🪺 How’s your nest egg doing?
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Don’t make these seven mistakes when hiring a financial advisor. | Photo by SmartAsset
Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor.

But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

Check out these seven secrets comfortable retirees know about hiring one, so you can optimize your savings and get back to the balance that matters most — explore, relax, or both?*
See all 7 secrets
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Canadian-based Asian grocery store T&T Supermarkets is opening its first US store in Bellevue in Summer 2024. The 76,000-sqft store — soon to be the largest Asian market in the state — will include a sushi counter, hot food bar, noodle station, and more at the Marketplace at Factoria.
Transit
  • King County Metro announced that it will be suspending six peak weekday routes from Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 23 to address staff and bus availability. Routes affected are 16, 232, 237, 301, 304, and 320. Alternative transportation methods are listed on KC Metro’s website.
Announced
  • Get ready, 12s. The Seahawks released their schedule of home game themes and throwback uniforms for the 2023-24 season. The Hawks will show off their 90s uniforms Sunday, Oct. 29, with special themes around early cancer detection and honoring Purple Heart veterans sprinkled throughout the season. (KOMO)
Traffic
  • Sound Transit is working to have three new parking garages built near upcoming light rail stations in Sumner, Kent, and Auburn. The contracts would have a combined $359 million budget. Sumner’s plan was approved in January, Auburn gets its first vote Thursday, and Kent will get its later this year. (Seattle Times)
Development
  • The Shoreline City Council has legalized “cottage housing” — two to 24 modest-sized homes around a shared outdoor space — in its low-density areas. The legislation also gives density bonuses to projects that meet green construction, transit access, and affordable housing requirements. (Seattle Times)
Trending
  • Want to share a little of that brain power with us? After he graduates from Santa Clara University, 14-year-old Kairan Quazi is moving to Washington with his mom so that he can join SpaceX in Redmond. Kairan transferred to Santa Clara at age 11 once his parents and doctors noted his remarkable intelligence. (Seattle Times)
Arts
  • Capitol Hill’s has a new artsy destination in the Teal Building at 619 E. Pine St. The former R Place space is showing an exhibit called “Seattle: The City of the Future” with works by 40+ artists (running through Sunday, June 25). It plans to host other creative projects down the line. (Capitol Hill Seattle)
Holiday
  • Reminder: Father’s Day is a little over a week away. Give Dad a listening upgrade with the second generation AirPods Pro. Or help ease muscle soreness with the Theragun Mini 2.0. Plus, this portable neck fan will make everyone laugh — but catch Dad using it the very next day.*
Culture

Dance, eat, and paint the summer away

Seattle releases schedule of downtown summer events
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Summer lovers can get dancing lessons before spending the rest of the night moving and grooving during Dancing til Dusk. | Photo by TIA International Photography
Looking for free events to really round out your summer schedule? Seattle Parks and Rec has released its list of activities happening in downtown parks, which includes something on nearly every day of the week from next Tuesday until September.

Highlights include:
  • Opening Day | Tuesday, June 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Hall Park | Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more.
  • Dancing til Dusk | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Various times + locations | Bring a partner for a one-hour dance class.
  • Center City Cinema | Fridays and Saturdays | 7-11 p.m. | Various parks | Grab your buddies for some classic flicks like “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
  • Painting Parties | Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 28 | 12-2 p.m. | Freeway Park | Meet some new friends and get creative.
  • Ice Cream Social Pop-up | Sat., Aug. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Denny Park | Snack on cold treats in the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alina
From the editor
Hi everyone — I’m back from Chicago. It was a short trip and I was there for an event on Monday night, so I didn’t do a whole lot of tourist-y stuff. But I did get to check out Three Dots and a Dash, which is this super delicious underground tropical bar. It’s served as inspiration for a lot of the other tropical bars you know and definitely worth a peek if you’re in the area.
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