Aug. 16 column: Compost tea

Ryan 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. (or you can read my column lower in this post) This one is about the benefits of using compost tea and compost extract. It was hard to say everything […]

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August 2 column: Harvest vegetables

Here 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 […]

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June 21 column: Gardener Carol Bryan

Here 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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June 7 column: Daylilies

Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review. Easygoing daylilies provide color, cheer almost anywhere. It’s all about growing daylilies, which are one of my favorite, carefree plants. You can also read my column below. Column: by Susan Mulvihill While I grow a wide variety of interesting perennials, I must admit the toughest ones are […]

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May 24 column: Clematis

Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Regal climber. (or you can read my column lower in this post.) It is a feature story on one of the most-loved vines for the garden, the clematis. For the article, I interviewed Carol Newcomb, who is the owner of Northland Rosarium (later renamed to Rosarium Garden […]

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April 26 column: Insect hotel

Our new insect hotel. Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Insect hotels keep good bugs cozy. (or you can read it lower in this post.) I’m glad today is finally here because I’ve been so excited about presenting this topic to you! It’s about adding an insect hotel to the garden. The purpose […]

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