Tag Archives: bioswales

Enjoying Spring and Staying Vigilant

Posted on April 22, 2017 by westseattleraingardens

After one of the wettest winters we can remember, we’re relishing the scents of spring and every sun break. And as we think of all the rain that has fallen in recent months, we’re so grateful that deep wells of … Continue reading →

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More Rainwise, Less Forced Bioswales?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by westseattleraingardens

Spring has sprung, sunny, beautiful and blue one moment–gray and rainy the next. At West Seattle Raingardens, we’re enjoying the shift of the seasons. And we’re pleased to see King County’s increased promotion of the Rainwise program. We’ve also noticed the … Continue reading →

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Bioswale Planting Underway

Posted on July 18, 2014 by westseattleraingardens

We see plantings appearing in our neighborhood bioswales and plan to take photos to track the progress. One of the primary concerns is whether the swales will be well-maintained or not. Because bioswale maintenance often starts out strong and then … Continue reading →

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Bioswale Construction Zone

Posted on July 6, 2014 by westseattleraingardens

We’ve been quiet, but we’re still here, in our neighborhood that now looks like a construction zone. We’re angry that King County keeps insulting our intelligence by referring to the deep ditches they’re installing as rain gardens–they are not rain … Continue reading →

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