sun valley idaho

, ,

Sustainable Weddings & Events

, ,

Summers in Sun Valley, Idaho are a beautiful and magical time to visit, vacation and live in the Wood River Valley. The Big Wood River is flowing down from the Sawtooth Mountains and the hillsides are varying shades of green with wild flora and fauna. This beautiful landscape along with the thriving communities and top-notch catering and event services available make this a popular wedding and private event destination. Over the years we have been part of hundreds of special celebrations and gatherings in Ketchum, Hailey and beyond.

The topic of sustainability is the core of who we are. Rasberrys truly believes in being local and organic and sustainable whenever and wherever possible. Earth Day is everyday for us and we love to share with and collaborate on these practices with clients and businesses - as well as events.

Here are a few ways your next Sun Valley event can be sustainable:

  1. Marry or gather in the great outdoors - Sun Valley has endless daylight in summer

  2. Look for built-in decor and backdrops - think scenic backdrops, backyards, parks and botanical gardens

  3. Bouquets & Flowers - seasonal blooms, grown locally and potted plants

  4. Confetti - dried petals or leaves, fresh blooms, vintage bells

  5. Opt for sustainable meals - Local, sustainable and seasonally sourced menus

  6. Food waste - plated meals rather than buffets, caterers who compost waste

  7. Welcome bags - locally sourced goods and products

  8. Wedding registry - choose charities

  9. Rentals - rent, not buy one-time use items

  10. Vendors - book local vendors to minimize travel

  11. Travel - group transport when possible

, , ,

Container Gardening in Sun Valley, Idaho

, , ,

While we all may not have acres of land, growing is a summer pastime with so many benefits. Containers come in all shapes and sizes and add beauty just as the green things they grow. Clay pots are attractive and sustainable and we mostly use this type. Many veggies flower and are a pretty compliment to non-edibles in a shared container.

A few key considerations when choosing your containers:

  • drainage - make sure there are ample holes at the base and drip trays

  • substrate - fill your container with compost, soil, gravel, etc. for optimal plant health

  • fertilizer - produce and annual crops require lots of food. The smaller the container the more they need.

  • sunlight - choose plants for your light conditions. This element is key to the plants thriving.

In our years of backyard gardening in the Hailey, Idaho area, we have found success with the following plants:

  • Basil

  • Chilis

  • Cilantro

  • Eggplant

  • Kale

  • Potatoes

  • Rosemary

  • Spinach

  • Tarragon

  • Tomatoes

There are a number of garden stores in the Wood River Valley. They are very knowledgeable and stock a nice assortment of product. Stay tuned for Maeme’s homemade “miracle grow”, she will be making some as the summer gets rolling.

Happy gardening!