I certainly hope the title of this week’s video won’t shock you! But I’ve been giving a lot of thought to retirement lately and what […]
A Note from Susan
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Oct. 1, 2026 _ Hi, everybody! Happy first day of October. Boy, the garden season sure is winding down rapidly here in Spokane, Wash. Our vegetable garden got pretty frosted last weekend so we’re in the middle of wrapping things up. Fortunately, I love the fall so that eases the pain a bit!
Well, changes are coming. I have a new video for you and in it, I share that I am “semi” retiring. Yeah, I know that probably comes as a big surprise but I’m not going to disappear entirely! I’m just cutting back on my workload and I explain why in the video. Here’s a link to it: Susan’s (Semi) Retirement.
Don’t forget to visit the Grow Vegetables section that I created for my website. It is absolutely packed with useful information and tips on all of the most commonly grown crops. Click on the link above or look for it in the menu bar on any page.
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Video: Susan’s (Semi) Retirement
I certainly hope the title of this week’s video won’t shock you! But I’ve been giving a lot of thought to retirement lately and what that’s going to mean for me. As you’ll hear, I’m constantly thinking about video topics, social media posts, and updates for this website. Creating my videos every week takes a LOT of work. In many […]
Read moreVideo: Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs
There are certain things we gardeners enjoy doing this time of year. And planting spring bulbs for their luscious colors is right at the top of the list! That’s why I decided it would be a great topic for this week’s video. Some folks call them “fall bulbs” which can be a bit confusing. I’m specifically referring to the bulbs […]
Read moreVideo: Potato Growing Competition Results
If you’ve been following along with me during this season, you know Bill and I had a potato growing competition. We just harvested them and now you get to find out which of us won! It all started with Bill being intrigued by an article in Mother Earth News. The topic was how different potato-planting methods can impact yield. Bill […]
Read moreVideo: Our Favorite Vegetable Varieties for Great Success
Here we are, rapidly approaching the middle of September and thinking about what to grow next year. For this week’s video, I’ve put together a list of Bill’s and my favorite vegetable varieties. Over the years, we’ve tried a lot of different veggies. Some didn’t produce very much or live up to the hype in the seed catalogs. But many […]
Read moreVideo: My 10 Favorite Flowers
While I’m primarily known for being an avid vegetable gardener, I have lots of favorite flowers that I always grow. I just love having bright colors in our landscape! And I love how they attract pollinators and birds. That’s such a great benefit. So that is the topic for this week’s video. In it, I share my 10 favorite annuals […]
Read moreVideo: August Vegetable Garden Tour
I’m a bit behind schedule this month but finally shot my August Vegetable Garden Tour video. And I’m releasing it a couple of days early since it’s all ready to go. Such a deal! You’ll recall that I missed a week due to Spokane’s horrible wildfires. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know the routine. I shoot […]
Read moreVideo: How to Troubleshoot Garden Problems
It’s always frustrating when things don’t quite go according to plan, right? In this week’s video, I share how I troubleshoot garden problems. I thought it might be helpful to talk about the process I go through to identify and correct the issue. (at least I hope I can correct it!) The are several general types of problems that can […]
Read moreVideo: August Garden Tasks
Well, the good news is that was able to shoot a video this week! In it, discuss important and helpful garden tasks to do this month. The bad news is that the Spokane wildfires are continuing but the firefighters are making good headway. And many evacuated folks have been able to return to their homes or neighborhoods. So that’s a […]
Read moreDoes Wildfire Ash Affect Your Produce & Soil?
As you know from my previous post, the Spokane, Wash. area has been dealing with horrible wildfires. I’ve recently been asked if wildfire ash can adversely affect garden produce or the soil. I did a bit of research to find out the answers to that and here’s what I’ve learned: Is garden produce safe to eat? According to Oregon State […]
Read moreNo Video This Week Due to Spokane Wildfires
Hi, everyone. As you know, I shoot a video every week on a wide variety of garden topics. But because of the dreadful Spokane wildfires, that’s not an option for this week. It is way too smoky outside so I’m trying to be smart. I’m sure that no matter where you live, you’ve been hearing about the fires in our […]
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