A Fresh Start for Downtown’s Planters

Yesterday was a beautiful spring day downtown—and the perfect setting for some seriously hard work. Sixteen amazing volunteers, including students from the high school robotics team came out to clean out all 35 sidewalk planters, tackling everything from clearing compacted soil to removing stubborn yew shrubs. It was no easy task, but the crew powered … Continue reading A Fresh Start for Downtown’s Planters

The History of the Downtown Planter Project

By Downtown Anacortes AllianceOriginally written by Beth Smith, March 5, 2022 | Updated May 2025 About 2002, a conversation over breakfast sparked an idea that would grow into one of downtown Anacortes’s most beloved beautification projects. A friend invited Beth Smith to join a new effort to brighten up Commercial Avenue with sidewalk planters. After … Continue reading The History of the Downtown Planter Project

Growing Together: The Post Office Community Garden

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Anacortes, we've built a new haven – the Post Office Community Garden, just in time for Earth Day. This verdant resting place shows the power of community collaboration and the spirit of giving that thrives in Anacortes. It began with a shared vision to transform a neglected space into … Continue reading Growing Together: The Post Office Community Garden