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NEW YEAR. NEW MENU. NEW WEBSITE. It’s a new year and we are so excited about what is happening at Central! Thank you to all who made it a great Holiday Season, especially the Bellevue Collection. We are happy to announce the launch of our new user friendly website and a revamped menu which include some of the same hits with the addition of a more robust lunch menu and seasonal deliciousness. After our first three months people are talking about Central Bar + Restaurant, but don’t take our word for it... come see why!

“Walking into Central Bar + Restaurant is like stepping into a Golden Era Hollywood film. A centerpiece bar glows in a golden light, with shimmering glasses and bottles, reminiscent of an exclusive speakeasy from the 1930s.” 425 Magazine

“Central Bar and Restaurant offers Northwest fare with European flavors. There is food for everyone to enjoy. From lamb medallions, prime mignon, “proper” fish and chips made with Atlantic Haddock, and sage pasta with white shallot cream sauce, to roasted chicken breast, mussels and halibut.” Downtown Bellevue Network

“Bellevue’s new eatery is designed to be a gathering place with lots of open space, mirrors and other gleaming surfaces that give it a jewel-box effect.” Patti Payne, Puget Sound Business Journal

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Our event coordinators are here to help you with your large parties and celebrations. Central Bar + Restaurant can accommodate nearly 135 people. THANK YOU TO T-MOBILE FOR ALLOWING US TO HOST YOUR CORPORATE EVENT! Email us at Info@CentralBar.com and allow us to help you with your next big event!

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APRIL 2018 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | Caitlin.Agnew@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Earl Benjamin, Jordan Blaine, Lauren Chambers, Brittany Eiseman, Nicolette Martin

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AS THE LAST DREDGES OF WINTER MAKE THEIR WAY OUT, AND THE BEAUTY OF THE NORTHWEST COMES ALIVE AGAIN, IT’S A GOOD TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES TO TAKE THE TIME TO APPRECIATE OUR BEAUTIFUL PLANET. While April 22 is Earth Day, here at Bellevue Lifestyle, we are celebrating the planet all month long with our “Eco” issue. Here in this issue, we highlight the people and places in our community who are committing to keeping this planet beautiful—from recipes focused on local ingredients from the Bellevue Farmers Market and clean and natural beauty products by Gabriel Cosmetics, to a closer look a the Tesla Model X and sustainable practices used by local oyster farm Taylor Shellfish.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

How much do you focus on green issues and your carbon footprint? Whether the answer is a lot or a little, you don’t have to be a farmer or business owner to do

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your part. Shop at the local farmers market and support local growers, visit local businesses who create eco-friendly products. No matter what you do, we at Bellevue Lifestyle support your “green” efforts.

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As always, we can’t wait to see you around.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 17 Giving a Dress a Second Chance at the Dance Floor Ruby Room Serves 400-500 Lowincome Teens Per Year

24 From Tide to Table Taylor Shellfish Farms Has Been Providing Sustainable Shellfish to the Pacific Northwest Since the 1890s

31 Farmers Market Fresh This Locally Sourced Greens and Grain Bowl is a Delicious Way to Get Your Daily Dose of Vegetables

31 24

36 Get Away at Loge at The Sands Find a Little Piece of Heaven Outdoors in Westport, Washington

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Realty Report

Giving Back

20 Driver’s Notebook 31

Culinary Creations

36 Water & Woods 42 DIY 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Chinese New Year Celebration Zadart Exotic Car Club and Rentals hosted a Chinese New Year celebration complete with dancing dragons, live music, premium bites and hosted bar. Sponsors included Bellevue Lifestyle, Realogics Sotheby's, Bizx, Lifetime Fitness, Wells Fargo and Obelisco Estate.

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AROUND TOWN

LIVABILITY RANKS BELLEVUE 10TH ON LIST OF TOP 100 PLACES TO LIVE

out this year, including the Bellevue Jazz and Blues

Livability.com has ranked Bellevue as No. 10 on

Festival in May, the Strawberry Festival in June and

its fifth annual list of Top 100 Places to Live. In its ranking, Livability notes Bellevue's excellent public schools, well-educated workforce, highly rated health care network featuring three "fantastic" hospitals and quick growth of the downtown district. "Shoppers have choices like Bellevue Square and three major malls, and city officials are civic-minded

The list notes many events visitors can check

the Bellevue Arts Fair on the last weekend of July. Cle Elum, Washington, also made the list. For the full list, visit TripAdvisor.com.

SEATTLE RESTAURANTS, CHEFS NAMED JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS

when it comes to smart growth and advancing the

Several Atlanta restaurants and chefs have been

community for the sake of everyone," Livability says.

named semifinalists for the 28th annual James Beard

The list ranked 2,300 cities with populations rang-

Foundation Awards. The awards gala will take place

ing from 20,000 to 350,000 on more than 40 data

on Monday, May 7, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

points in eight categories: amenities, demographics,

Area restaurants and chefs named semifinalists

education, economy, health care, housing, social and

are JuneBaby, Best New Restaurant; Evan Andres

civic capital, and transportation and infrastructure.

of Columbia City Bakery, Outstanding Baker;

On its website, Livability says it "explores what

Canon, Outstanding Bar Program; Renee Erickson

makes small-to-medium sized cities great places to

of Bateau, Outstanding Chef; Canlis, Outstanding

live. Through proprietary research studies, engag-

Restaurant; Ethan and Angela Stowell of Ethan

ing articles and original photography and video, we

Stowell Restaurants, Outstanding Restaurateur; Wild

examine topics related to community amenities,

Ginger, Outstanding Wine Program; Shota Nakajima

education, sustainability, transportation, housing

of Adana and Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill, Rising

and the economy. We then leverage that expertise

Star Chef of the Year; Eric Donnelly of RockCreek,

to develop city rankings for a range of topics includ-

Edouardo Jordan of Salare, Taichi Kitamura of Sushi

ing small towns, college towns and our annual Top

Kappo Tamura, Mark Schroder of Opus Co., Mutsuko

100 Best Places to Live."

Soma of Kamonegi, and Rachel Yang and Seif

The cities that ranked above Bellevue were Ann

Chirchin of Joule, Best Chef: Northwest.

Arbor, Michigan; Manhattan, Kansas; Corvallis,

Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards

Oregon; Iowa City, Iowa; Charlottesville, Virginia;

recognize culinary professionals for excellence and

Palo Alto, California; Madison, Wisconsin; Santa

achievement in their fields and furthers the founda-

Cruz, California; and Rochester, Minnesota.

tion’s mission to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs

For more information on the rankings, visit Livability.com.

TRIPADVISOR NAMES BELLEVUE A GREAT SMALL CITY TO VISIT IN 2018 TripAdvisor recently named Bellevue to its list of 23 Great American Small Cities to Visit in 2018.

and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone. This year's awards were selected from a list of more than 20,000 online entries. The prestigious group of semifinalists in 21 categories represents a wide range of culinary talent, from exceptional chefs and dining destinations nationally and in 10

"Sandwiched between two lakes and a short dis-

different regions across the U.S., to the best new

tance from all the big sights and sounds of Seattle

restaurants, outstanding bar programs, bakers and

is relaxed Bellevue, delivering the lovely views its

rising star chefs 30 or younger.

name suggests," TripAdvisor says. "The predominantly modern architecture of the center is comple-

For a full list of semifinalists and more information on the James Beard Foundation, visit JamesBeard.org.

mented by its well-groomed green spaces and the watery expanse of Lake Washington. Check out the sculpture garden at the Bellevue Arts Museum, walk

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

among the plants at the serene Bellevue Botanical

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

Garden or take the car out to a tasting room at one

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

of the local wineries."

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Brazen Group Properties REALTY REPORT Presents Our

Bellevue Luxury Residential Report Sold / Original

Days on

Address

Zip Code

Original List Price

Sold Price

List Price %

Market

9026 NE 19th St

98004

$5,988,000

$5,500,000

91.9%

223

1307 88th Place NE

98004

$4,368,800

$4,704,739

107.7%

4020 94th Ave NE

98004

$3,788,000

$3,675,000

97.0%

3838 94th Ave NE

98039

$3,498,000

100.0%

3231 98th Ave NE

98004

$3,198,000

$3,000,000

93.8%

116

1636 106th Ave SE

98006

$3,099,950

$3,000,000

96.8%

1618 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE

98004

$2,848,000

$2,800,000

98.3%

511 94th Ave NE

98004

$2,948,000

$2,800,000

95.0%

10430 SE 20th St

98039

$2,898,990

$2,788,880

96.2%

2031 102nd Ave NE

98004

$3,088,000

$2,720,000

88.1%

1216 111th Ave NE

98004

$2,650,000

$2,600,000

98.1%

17085 SE 57th St

98004

$2,499,800

$2,505,000

100.2%

1624 104th Ave SE

98004

$2,498,000

100.0%

100

3445 122nd Place NE

98007

$2,488,000

$2,280,000

91.6%

127

177 107th Ave NE #PH01

98005

$2,125,000

$2,237,500

105.3%

**This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 2018 (Source: Northwest MLS) For a more in depth analysis of our local market or to receive an exclusive copy of our 2017 Year End Luxury Residential Report, please call 425.454.4141 or email info@brazengroupproperties.com

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GIVING BACK

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RUBY ROOM IS A FORMALWEAR PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS LOW-INCOME TEENS IN WESTERN WASHINGTON TO BE INCLUDED IN MILESTONE MOMENTS DURING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. These moments include quinceañeras, proms and homecomings. The Bellevue-based boutique services 400-500 eligible teens per year, and members in the community donate its entire inventory, which includes cocktail dresses, formal dresses, shoes, accessories, handbags, suits and tuxedos. The program’s mission is to empower youth through fashion, but this is not made possible without amazing volunteers and like-minded individuals behind the organization. Every prom and homecoming season, volunteers sign up to be part of the styling team that has the honor of dressing the young women and men. The stylists all share the same goals: to make the community’s teens feel special, confident and ready to dazzle at their event! Lastly, Ruby Room is excited to announce that it is expanding to Tacoma this spring. Stay informed with the second location, donation days and other events on Facebook @RubyRoomSeattleWashington.

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

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TESLA’S MODEL X IS A COMPLETELY ELECTRIC VEHICLE ALLOWING FOR TRAVEL WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY GASOLINE WHILE BEING THE SAFEST, QUICKEST AND MOST CAPABLE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE IN HISTORY. To top it off, the Model X is equally as eco-friendly as it is eye candy. Experience an open and modern feel with falcon-wing doors that automatically open and close, a panoramic view windshield, and plenty of space with three rows of seats. Tesla attributes a great portion of its safety to the electric drivetrain, located beneath the car. Its low center of gravity reduces the risk of rollover, while simultaneously enhancing performance. The electric all-wheel-drive system increases efficiency, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds, all while producing zero emissions. The car also features adaptive LED headlights and a HEPA air-filtration system. It’s auto-dimming mirrors also contribute to conserving extra energy. Model X owners receive over-the-air software updates to their car remotely without visiting a service center. These updates enhance performance, add functionality and improve the overall driving experience.

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FROM TIDE TO TA B LE ARTICLE EARL BENJAMIN | PHOTOGRAPHY KARA MERCER

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TAYLOR SHELLFISH FARMS HAS BEEN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE SHELLFISH TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SINCE THE 1890S

WHILE TAYLOR SHELLFISH FARMS’ MENU IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, IT’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING HAS REMAINED CONSISTENT. The family-owned company has provided sustainable shellfish to the Pacific Northwest since the 1890s. Taylor Shellfish prides itself on responsible farming and good social practices, for a complete "tide-to-table” experience. On Sunday, November 19, the company opened its fourth and largest oyster farm in Lincoln Square South in downtown Bellevue. The farm houses 130 seats, a bar, banquette and community tables. Fifth-generation family member Marcelle Gonzalez explains that each space has a unique design that reflects the respective community. “For the design, we stayed true to the Bellevue neighborhood feel, giving it an upscale contemporary design with vintage influences," Marcelle says. "The space has a casual elegance with beautiful feature lighting which makes for the perfect evening.” The Bellevue oyster farm offers fresh seafood from each of Taylor’s farming areas in the South Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Samish Bay and Willapa Bay. Guests can choose from all types of oysters, along with clams, mussels, geoduck, fresh local Dungeness crab, prawns and more. The farm serves multiple oyster species, allowing for quality, fresh oysters served year-round. Food Alliance, a sustainable agriculture third-party certifier, certifies all Taylor Shellfish products. Taylor Shellfish is also the first farm in the U.S. to be certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), a leading international third-party certifier of responsibly farmed seafood. The farm also highlights its commitment to clean water issues such as ocean acidification. Taylor’s goal is to protect the environment through its day-to-day operations, while also planning for the future. The farm sites vary rom beaches to rocky shorelines to tide flats. Each location provides shellfish with its own unique flavor. “Our fresh-shucked oysters are always a favorite,” Marcelle says. “Part of being able to enjoy the oysters is learning to shuck properly.” Aside from high-quality food, Taylor Shellfish places emphasis on its communities, employees and the environment. This commitment started when founder Justin Taylor discovered his passion for oyster farming. Passing from generation to generation, Taylor has maintained the family environment with more than 500 employees, including their children. Their goal is to grow this legacy while helping to build a cleaner, safe environment for many more generations.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

FARMERS MARKET FRESH THIS LOCALLY SOURCED GREENS AND GRAIN BOWL IS A DELICIOUS WAY TO GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF VEGETABLES ARTICLE LAUREN CHAMBERS | PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN CHAMBERS AND RYAN CORY CONTINUED >

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AS A NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COACH, I’M BIG ON HELPING CLIENTS INCORPORATE MORE NUTRIENT-RICH VEGETABLES INTO THEIR DIET IN DELICIOUS WAYS. However, these days not all veggies are created equal, as many have been sprayed with pesticides, genetically modified, grown in soil depleted of minerals, or traveled a long way to get to us—thus losing nutritional value along the way. While this can be a bit disheartening, there are still plenty of ways to ensure you’re getting your daily dose of health-boosting veggies, especially at your local farmers market. This spring I was inspired to incorporate fresh organic basil, greens, garlic, radish and leeks sourced from Alvarez Farms, which resulted in this gorgeous and equally tasty grain bowl with pumpkin seed pesto. Topping it off with a yolky egg and rich avocado adds flavor and helps your body absorb even more of those fat-soluble vitamins.

VISITING THE FARMERS MARKET IS A FUN WAY TO LEARN JUST WHERE E XACTLY THOSE VEGGIES WERE SOURCED FROM, AND YOU CAN BET THERE’LL BE A NUMBER OF LOCAL , SEASONAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCE ON HAND.

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SPRING GREENS + GRAIN BOWL RECIPE SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS FOR PUMPKIN-SEED PESTO: + 1 tablespoon (2-4 cloves) minced garlic + 2 cups basil leaves, torn from stems + ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil + ¼ cup arugula + ¼ cup sprouted pumpkin seeds + Juice of 1 lemon + 1 teaspoon sea salt + Cracked black pepper, to taste

INGREDIENTS FOR BOWL: + 1 cup quinoa, cooked following package instructions + 2 pasture-raised eggs, soft-boiled for 6 minutes + 1 tablespoon grass-fed ghee, butter or avocado oil + 1 avocado, pitted and sliced + 1 leek, white part chopped + 2 cups swiss chard or spinach + 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced + Sea salt, black pepper or chili flakes, to taste

DIRECTIONS: 1. Toss all pesto ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixed. Set aside. 2. Heat a stovetop pan over medium and melt ghee or butter. Cook leeks and greens for 3-5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 3. Assemble each bowl with ½ cup quinoa, one soft-boiled egg, half of the cooked greens, and half of the sliced avocado and radish. 4. Top with a generous dollop of pesto.

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WATER & WOODS FIND A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN OUTDOORS IN WESTPORT, WASHINGTON

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HAVING REACHED THE PEAK OF OUR MOST RECENT MOUNTAIN, THE WINTER SEASON, SPRING IS HERE, BRINGING US CLOSER TO WARMER MONTHS. If you seek more vitamin D, fresh air and an adventurous weekend getaway, a trip to the coast might be calling your name. Westport, Washington is visited by people from all over our country and other parts of the world. Surfing in this area is one of nature’s greatest resources, and although our PNW weather can be iffy, on those days “when the Surf Gods smile,” Westport can produce a world-class wave. Enter the Loge at The Sands in Westport, the place to stay and play when planning your Northwest surfing adventures. As a guest, you can escape to the Loge hotel, hostel or the RV and rustic camping site. Founded by CEO Johannes Ariens and Chief Financial Officer Cale Genebacher, Loge was founded for people to travel and recreate in one destination. Through a partnership with EVO, the camp provides a rental and demo center that holds surfboards, wetsuits, booties, leashes and other outdoor equipment for guests to rent and use to experience the Washington coast. Rest from your day in a hotel room designed with some local Westport artist flair. The hotel offers an array of rooms and suites and can accommodate your party’s needs. Loge welcomes your furry friend by providing dog beds as well as water and food bowls. More of a community-style environment, the hostel is lodging meant for friends. The hostel features co-ed bunks or private rooms for two and also provides a community kitchen, lounge, games and television for all guests. The lower property at Loge gives guests a true camping feel. RV or not, the camping site gives you an overnight outdoor experience to write home about. With covered sites, RV hookups, bathrooms and a covered outdoor kitchen featuring Traeger Grills, the campsite gives you a rustic setting to escape to. Fun amenities are of no shortage from the stage and outdoor movie screen and communal fire pits to the full-service bar and café on-site. Since opening Memorial Day weekend 2017, Loge at the Sands has hosted approximately 5,000 guests. Accepting reservations year-round, it’s truly the ideal destination for outdoor recreates to call a home away from home. “People think our place is for hardcore outdoors people,” Cale says. “The people that love the property are the beginners or the people that want to get out of town. This is where people come, stay and relax outdoors.” Surfers, hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor lovers of any kind travel to gather at Loge at the Sands. The Washington coast draws guests in, but the Loge culture, company and camp amenities are what keep guests returning. 38

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WHAT HOUSEPLANT SHOULD YOU GET? WOULD PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU AS HAVING A GREEN THUMB? N

ARE YOU OFTEN AWAY FOR

BUT DO YOU REMEMBER

LONG PERIODS OF TIME?

TO WATER YOUR PLANTS?

DO YOU HAVE

ARE YOU LOW

MANY WINDOWS?

ON O2?

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Y

IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO

COMMIT TO ONE THING? Y

CACTI + SUCCULENTS

LEMON BUTTON FERN

SNAKE PLANT

PHILODENDRON

When you’re looking for

Safe for both cats and dogs

Labeled as both a “for-

The split-leaf philodendron

variety without the hassle,

according to the ASPCA,

giving houseplant” and

does not require a lot of

cacti and succulents are

lemon button ferns—also

healthy houseplant by

light or moisture, but will

the way to go. Since they

known as southern sword

HGTV, the snake plant

grow much larger if given

are able to store water in

ferns—are drought-tolerant

tolerates low light and long

both and ample space to

their leaves, they’re more

and thrive in shady rooms.

stretches without water

climb. Be careful, though,

forgiving when your mind

They’re low-maintenance if

while also adding oxygen

it is highly toxic to animals,

is elsewhere.

you keep their soil moist.

to the room at night.

according to the ASPCA.

Plant care information gathered from HGTV.com

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SUCCULENT GUIDE Perfect for those who don’t necessarily consider themselves “gardening-inclined,” but also like to keep live decorations in various parts of the home, succulent plants are generally low-maintenance and come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Grow them in unique containers—from coffee tins to books and pianos— for eco-themed decor you actually have to put in some effort to kill.

common succulents ZEBRA PLANT

ECHEVERIA ‘LOLA’

WHITE CHENILLE PLANT

Stemless clustering perennial

Up to 6 inches tall, it forms a

Small, shrubby succulent plant up

succulent up to 6 inches tall. Needs

sculpted rosette up to 6 inches in

to 12 inches tall. Small rosettes hold

plenty of sun or bright light. Use a

diameter. Good for containers and

thick green leaves densely covered

well-draining cactus potting mix.

rock gardens.

in silvery white hairs.

For more succulent information, visit WorldOfSucculents.com

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PLANTING TIPS + Succulents don’t like wet roots, so when choosing a container, make sure that it has adequate draining. If there isn’t a natural draining hole, drill several small holes in the bottom. + To ensure your soil drains easily and the plants’ roots aren’t too wet, you can use a special soil mix for succulents or mix potting soil and sand together to make it more porous. + Mix and match succulents for an artful display. They don’t mind being close together, and finishing off with aquarium rocks, moss or other decorative material will give it a finished look. For more planting tips, visit Lowes.com

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