March 13 column: Vegetable seeds

When planting vegetable seeds, there are some that should be sown directly into the garden and others that do better when started indoors first. But which is which? In my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review, I take the mystery out of sowing seeds and am hoping you’ll find it really helpful. Here is a link to it: Different […]

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New product: Plant Picket garden markers

While checking out the marketplace at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show last week, I came across these eye-catching row markers. Aren’t they cute as can be? These are Plant Picket decorative garden markers from PlantPicket.com and they were designed by owner Jed Darland. He’s created markers for vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits and berries. In addition, there are markers sporting bugs, […]

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Sept. 27 column: Microgreens

Here’s a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: For homegrown greens in winter, think micro. I’ve been very excited to share this with you because it’s all about growing microgreens. What, you’ve never heard of them before? Well, neither had I until last summer while interviewing Peaceful Valley gardener Greg King about a different topic. I […]

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Sept. 6 column: Saving seeds

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 […]

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