I love tomatoes. Specifically, I love growing tomatoes. Did you know there are 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? I think I’m on a mission to grow them all. Seriously, for me there is no greater joy...
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Walk through any garden center or home store today and you’ll find rows and rows bursting with a beautiful array of summer flowers, vegetables, and herb plants. Spring has finally arrived, and ...
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The back seat of your car is chock-full of plants. Yippee!! But, it’s still April… uh oh. Now what?? Box-stores, home centers, Costco, and even some nurseries, are bursting with beautiful sum...
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Spring is here, but in northern Idaho, it’s still going to be several weeks before we can begin thinking about planting warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers. But don’t despair, April i...
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January and February are difficult months for gardeners living in northern climes. There’s just not much you can do when the ground is frozen and covered with snow. Plus, it’s still too early...
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I love growing my own vegetable plants from seed. It’s a bit magical given that inside each small, nondescript seed lies the makings of something grand – perhaps a 200-pound pumpkin or bushel...
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The cheerful blooms of a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, or amaryllis add a touch of magic to holiday decorating and can brighten even the grayest of winter days. Unfortunately, many of these plant...
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It’s mid-August and my garden is producing a full-on bounty. I’m picking basketfuls of tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplant. To stay ahead, I’ve been picking a my large beefsteak tomatoes just...
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Water is essential for a thriving vegetable garden. However, with municipalities placing water use restrictions on homeowners, it can be a challenge to keep the garden hydrated during periods of ...
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With our summer gardens growing and producing in full force, it’s hard to even think about planning or even planting a vegetable garden for fall. But now is the time to do so! Our region’s gr...
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