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I think garden tours are one of the most pleasant activities a gardener can take part in. Next Saturday, June 18, the Spokane in Bloom garden tour will feature 6 beautiful gardens on Spokane’s South side. Today’s garden column is a preview of the tour, just to ramp up your excitement! You can read it in today’s edition of The […]
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Today’s garden column is about spring-flowering bulbs. I know they’re nearly finished blooming and that it’s not time to plant more. But I’ve got some compelling reasons for talking about these lovely flowers! You can read my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Plan ahead for next season’s spring bulbs at any time. Or you can read the text […]
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I love this time of year! Our gardens are coming back to life and plant sales are back on our calendars. On Saturday (June 4), The Friends of Manito spring plant sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you live in the Inland Northwest, you will NOT want to miss this sale because it always awesome! […]
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If you’re not familiar with the term “adaptive gardening,” it refers to the use of specialized tools or methods so a person can garden more comfortably and safely. If you’re picturing elderly gardeners, be aware that this concept can help folks with injuries or other physical limitations at any stage of their life. Adaptive gardening is the topic of my […]
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As you probably know, I live in a rural area and have a big garden. Even so, I’m always mindful of the fact that most folks garden in smaller spaces. When I heard about a new book focusing on that very topic, I knew I needed to read it. I’m so glad I did because it is filled with wonderful […]
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For my garden column, I wrote about the importance of water conservation in our landscapes. No matter where you live, it’s so important that we all do what we can to preserve this precious resource. You can read my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Water conservation – be wise with your landscape . Or you can read the […]
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If you garden in the Inland Northwest, here are the four words you’ve been longing to hear: Garden Expo is back! The garden event that we’ve all been waiting for after two very long years is back on track. It will return on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a FREE event that features over […]
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Ooh, we gardeners do love our plant sales, don’t we? Here in Spokane, we’ve got two excellent plant sales to look forward to next weekend. The Spokane County Master Gardeners will be putting on the Garden Fair & Plant Sale from May 6-8. The Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane will hold theirs the same dates. That’s the topic of this […]
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For today’s garden column, I decided to write about how to grow corn. It’s pretty hard to beat the taste of sweet, homegrown corn, right? Corn isn’t hard to grow but I have quite a few tips to share. They are- all things I’ve learned over many years of growing it. These include protecting corn from the wind, getting the […]
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I’ve been looking forward to writing this column for quite a while! How would you like to create your very own scented garden, filled with wonderful fragrances throughout the growing season? That has sounded pretty good to me! In my column, I look at the various components for a scented garden and make lots of suggestions. I’m hoping you’ll find […]
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