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Oh how I love succulents! They are the coolest and toughest plants around. They are incredibly popular these days because lots of folks have come up with creative containers to plant them in. My column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review is about this very topic: For low-water performers, give succulents a try. (or you can read it below) In […]
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If it’s Sunday, it must be time for another of my garden columns. This week’s is on two awesome perennials, heucheras and heucherellas. Here’s a link to the column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Heucheras add color in shady places. Or you can read my column below. Many folks know heucheras by their more common name of coral bells. […]
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What’s bugging you? Chances are, there are a few insect pests in your garden that are getting the better of you. In today’s column, I discuss my top 5 insect pests and organic insect control. Here’s a link to it, in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Pests can be thwarted naturally. (or you can read my column lower in this […]
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We’ve been experiencing some unseasonably warm temperatures this spring. I felt it would be important to write about conserving water in our gardens. Here’s is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review. Save water by paying attention to soil, plant needs. (or you can read my column lower in this post) Much of it is about […]
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Some readers might take issue with my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review. Here’s a link to it: Some plants set on dominating the garden. You can also read my column lower in this post. The topic is invasive plants that have done their best to take over my garden. I tried to approach it from a fairly humorous […]
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I’ve been excited to share with you what I’ve learned about alternative lawns. This includes other types of lawns you can grow and alternatives to having lawns altogether. For this feature story, I interviewed Spokane County Master Gardener Kris Moberg-Hendron for her expertise. Several years ago, Kris ripped out her lawn and replaced it with drought-tolerant plants. Don’t worry if […]
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If it’s Sunday, that means it’s time for my next garden column. This one is all about growing melons. What? You think it’s impossible to grow them in this region? Well, I’m here to tell you that I’ve been doing it for years and it’s easy-peasy. I have to admit I’ve given up on growing watermelons. The large ones do […]
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This year, I’m all about attracting pollinators to my garden. And I’m hoping that’s on your to-do list as well. In my column today, I discuss why this is more important than ever. I also talk about the different types of pollinators that you want to attract and it’s not just bees! Other critters that serve as pollinators include butterflies, […]
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Sometimes I feel a bit guilty. I’ve got a great sunny spot for my vegetable garden. Yet I know that many of you aren’t so lucky in that regard. You might be dealing with partly shady vegetable gardens, or perhaps thinking you can’t even grow veggies in that spot. That’s not necessarily the case, however. In my garden column today, […]
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If I had a dollar for every time I’m asked about deer, I would be a wealthy gal! And I can completely relate to the folks who are asking me because it’s a frustrating topic. I know, because we’ve had deer come into our yard over the past 25 years. My husband Bill and I have tried everything, both out of […]
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