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For those of you who live in the Inland Northwest, you’ll be happy to hear about the upcoming bulb sale. Sponsored by the Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County, it features spring-flowering bulbs. The bulb sale will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10. You can order online and then pick up your order at either the Spokane County […]
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If you’ve been following me this year, you know I’ve been experimenting with agricultural insect netting. I promised early in the season that I would give an official report on how it performed. That’s what today’s column is all about! You can read it in The Spokesman-Review: Garden insect netting is a game-changer for crops that attract bugs. Or you […]
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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’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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Did you buy or receive a waxed Amaryllis bulb during the holiday season? I have been alarmed to hear that a lot of people just toss them after they’ve finished blooming. I’m here to tell you that it’s easy to remove the wax and pot them up so you can enjoy them for years. That’s the topic of my newest […]
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Remember how I grew dahlias this year, for the first time in ages? Since our growing season is coming to a rapid close, a column about how to overwinter dahlia tubers should be helpful. You can read my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Dahlias worth the extra effort needed to overwinter tubers. (or you can read the text […]
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Most gardeners enjoy adding tulips and daffodils to their flower beds, but what about summer-blooming bulbs? These include many breathtaking flowers that bring so much to our gardens. That’s the topic of this week’s garden column, which you can read in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Brighten your landscape with different kinds of bulbs. (or you can read it at […]
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I think dahlias are the most amazing flowers! I’m always admiring photos of them on social media. However, I think I’ve only grown them once — and many years ago, at that. Why? Well, you’ll find out in today’s garden column, which is about how to grow dahlias. You can read it in The Spokesman-Review: Ready to dig in to […]
Read moreI’m delighted to announce that the highly-anticipated Spokane County Master Gardener plant sale is on for this year! This annual event had to be cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Fortunately, the organizers figured out a way to set up an online plant ordering system. Then you will pick up your plants at a pre-determined day and time at […]
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Are you growing Amaryllis bulbs indoors? Do you throw out the bulbs after they’ve finished blooming? Well, stop that! You’ll find out how easy it is to get them to bloom for you year after year. I’ve been growing Amaryllis bulbs for years. They are so stunningly beautiful! I’m envious of folks in warmer climes (zones 9-11) who can grow […]
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