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November 28, 2013
Christmas Tree Farms in Kitsap County

Bainbridge & Beyond U-Cut Tree Farms 2013

If you and your family like to cut down your own tree, this map is for you. We do different things every year, but we certainly live in the prime spot to find a fresh tree.  We have two kittens in our house this year so the thought of putting […]
October 22, 2013
Bainbridge Fall 2013 Collage

Fall on Bainbridge Island | Local Farms

Local Color I love fall on the island.  The changing colors of the deciduous trees, offset against the evergreens are a Technicolor showcase here in the Pacific Northwest.  Fall here is very brief . . . snapshots are always in order.  From my travels around the island here is a […]
September 25, 2013
HeyDay Farm Store on Bainbridge Island.

Do I have to leave the island to shop for groceries?

I get asked this question a lot I had the same question before I moved here . . . what is the food shopping like?  I think folks worry we have a very limited supply of shopping options.  In short, our options are many. On Bainbridge Island Safeway – Our […]
July 23, 2013
U-Pick Flowers Bainbridge by Jen Pells

Bainbridge Island U-Cut Flowers

Dahlias for the Cutting On the topic of u-pick from yesterday . . . dahlias are in season here on the island too.  You can find them on road-side stands or you can cut them yourself on a sunny summer afternoon.  That’s what we did yesterday at Bainbridge Island Blueberry […]
July 23, 2013
U-Pick raspberry collage - Bainbridge Island - photo by Jen Pells

Bainbridge Island U-Pick Berries

Summer on Bainbridge = Berry Season Raspberries This weekend we went berry picking. Raspberries are in season at Suyematsu Farms on Day Road. The season is short. They estimated 2-3 more weeks (as of June 21, 2013) so don’t delay. The berries are organic and the prices are great.  We […]
July 20, 2013
Summer 2013 collage

Bainbridge Summer . . . so far

So, summer is in full swing. We are having an amazingly warm and sunny one here on the island. A little photo-essay of what it has looked like so far, in my little world. Campfires on the beach.  Pleasant Beach in this shot. Blackberry anticipation.  Here’s how they looked yesterday […]
July 19, 2013
Annual 4th of July Parade on Bainbridge Island. July 2013.

Bainbridge Real Estate 1st Half 2013 Update

Making Sense of a Strengthening Market The statistics for the first half of 2013 are encouraging but a bit confusing. You look at the number of homes sold and there is joy. A total of 205 homes sold in the first six months even surpasses the “go-go” days of 2006 and 2007. […]
June 10, 2013

Recent Bainbridge Sales for 2013

Busy Start to 2013 2013 started with a bang and things have not settled down yet.  Click the collage above or here to read details about my 2013 sales. If you see a home that fits your needs, but you don’t see anything like it on the market, contact me. […]