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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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You might think a column about organic products is an odd topic but it contains some very important information. As you probably know, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook contains solutions for dealing with commonly-encountered insects organically. I did a lot of research on organic products and was surprised to learn many of them have negative impacts on the environment. For […]
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For this week’s column, I detailed how to grow vegetables in containers. I realize that some folks are very limited in space or they live in an apartment or condo. Container vegetables to the rescue! You can read my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: No space? No problem, as many vegetables can be grown in containers. Or you […]
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I am so excited that spring has officially started today! Are you thinking about planting lots of flowers in your yard? Well, growing annual flowers is the topic for my garden column. I’m sure we’re all yearning to see lots of color again, right? You can read my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Whether it’s sunny or shady, […]
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I can’t believe it’s time for my third garden column of the season already! The topic is growing lettuce. I have a lot of tips and information that I wanted to share with you. In it, you’ll learn about my favorite varieties, when I plant them, and an early planting technique that worked great for me last year. Other important […]
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No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you! My garden columns have officially resumed as of today. The Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium is today’s topic. This amazing learning opportunity is brought to you by the Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County. This year, it will be a virtual event. That means you can watch the presentations at your convenience […]
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For my newest video, I decided to conduct an experiment. I wanted to share the steps it takes to grow microgreens, but also wanted to test a different method for growing microgreens. If you’re not familiar with microgreens, you sow the seeds very thickly into a planting flat and harvest them as young plants. The great thing about microgreens is […]
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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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Happy New Year! I thought I’d start off 2022 with an actual gardening video about how to grow leeks. I’ve been growing them for years but I get the impression not many folks have them in their gardens. I’m hoping this video will change that! My favorite leek variety is ‘Bulgarian Giant’. I started growing them a couple of years […]
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