If you’ve spent any time exploring the edges of Southeast Tacoma where it blurs into Puyallup, you’ve probably driven right past one of the most serene hidden gems in Pierce County: Jade Mountain Nursery. My connection to the nursery goes back a ways. In 2005, my friend Chris Davidson and I took over the reins from the original founders, Phil (Chris' father) and Dale Chesnut. After about 5 years of hard work and great business building, I parted ways, on friendly terms, with

At Douville Home Group, we love seeing what happens after the keys are handed over. In 2019, we helped Michael Liang buy a home in Tacoma with a "blank slate" backyard. Today, that space has evolved into Happy Kitchen Farm . I caught up with Michael to talk about his journey from a suburban lawn to a thriving multi-site farming operation. The Backyard Beginning Q: You started with a small farm stand on your porch. How did having the right property make that possible? Michael

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I thought I would address a question I've had to answer many times this summer while showing homes. On approach to the house, everything loo

Head for the hills, you neighbor has planted bamboo to block you out, but we all know it's going to take over the entire block. No doubt you