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Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Saving seeds an easy way to save money. This one is about a topic I’m very excited about: saving seeds. It’s a valuable skills all gardeners should have although I’m embarrassed to say it’s not something I’ve had much experience in. Fortunately, I’ve gone to a class […]
Read moreDrought-tolerant Helenium (a.k.a. Sneezeweed) Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Low-water wonders. The topic is drought-tolerant plants, which I felt would be of interest to anyone who has been dealing with the heat and drought of this summer. It’s always a good idea to use drought-tolerant plants in our landscapes in order to […]
Read moreRyan Herring gives a compost tea demonstration at NW Seed & Pet. Here’s a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Compost tea seems worthy of a toast. This one is about the benefits of using compost tea and compost extract. And let me tell you, it was hard to say everything I needed to say in […]
Read moreHere’s a link to today’s column in The Spokesman-Review: Traps, sprays help keep fruit free of pests. It’s about a topic that is near and dear to my heart: organic orchard practices. Cherries, apples and pears are the most challenging tree fruits to grow. So those are the ones I focused on. I also pointed out how my husband, Bill, […]
Read moreHere is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Enjoying the harvest means knowing the signs. This one is a guide to knowing when to harvest vegetables. While that might sound easy, it can be confusing to beginning and seasoned gardeners alike. When you time the harvest perfectly, your veggies will be at the peak of […]
Read moreGardener Randy Palmer enjoys his serene gazebo Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Backyard oasis. It is about my featured local gardener Randy Palmer. Randy and his wife live on a city lot in northwest Spokane. His garden is amazing! I took a lot of photos while I visited his garden, just to […]
Read moreThis shows the winter garden hoop house we were building last fall. Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Never too early to start planning for fall. Even though it has been incredibly hot lately, the focus of my column is on getting your fall and winter garden under way. You’ll probably […]
Read moreLast week, I worked a shift in the Spokane County Master Gardener plant clinic. That’s where we identify plant diseases or insects, or make plant suggestions for specific settings, and so on. Two clients came in with the same problem and it was something I’ve noticed on my own raspberry plants so had planned to research it. Do you see how […]
Read moreHere’s how the pea patch is doing! Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Early start, plenty of peas. This one is an update on how my vegetable garden is coming along. You’ll learn about some exciting heirloom varieties of tomatoes and winter squash I’m growing this year, what’s happening in our hoophouse, how […]
Read moreHere is a link to today’s column in The Spokesman-Review:Cultivating community Cultivating community. Throughout the summer months, I enjoy profiling local gardeners and the beautiful gardens they’ve created. You can read my column at the above link or below: Column: by Susan Mulvihill The front-yard garden of Carol Bryan stands out on her block in Peaceful Valley. Even though it’s […]
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