Nichole Schmitt

Nichole retired early from a technical career to stay home and raise children and vegetables. She enjoys feeding a large extended family using home-grown goodies and foraged foods.

Grandma Helen’s WWII-era lessons of making do with less are paying off today

Feature Stories April 1, 2020

"I find myself thinking about Grandma Helen. She would know exactly how to hunker down and tough it out."

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The Willows Inn – Our own hidden treasure

Feature Stories December 18, 2019

We here in Ferndale have this treasure in our own back yard, but have you heard about them?

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Spices, Sauces, and Grandma’s Meal-time Rituals

Feature Stories November 23, 2019

By understanding spices and sauces, you can turn the most basic ingredients into delicious meals.

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Takeaways from Whatcom Food Network’s Fall Forum held in Ferndale

Business November 23, 2019

Surprisingly, in the last five years, Whatcom County has lost its lead position as the biggest berry growing region in the nation.

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Giant gourds and other Fall garden booty

Feature Stories October 22, 2019

Yes, it is possible to operate a year-round garden here in the Pacific Northwest.

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Ferndale area weather

Ferndale

overcast clouds

49.7 ° F

52 °

47 °

94 %

1.8mph

100 %

Mon

58 °

Tue

59 °

Wed

59 °

Thu

59 °

Fri

61 °

Nichole Schmitt

Grandma Helen’s WWII-era lessons of making do with less are paying off today

The Willows Inn – Our own hidden treasure

Spices, Sauces, and Grandma’s Meal-time Rituals

Takeaways from Whatcom Food Network’s Fall Forum held in Ferndale

Giant gourds and other Fall garden booty

Ferndale area weather

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