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 […]
A Note from Susan
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Sept. 3, 2026 _ Hi, everybody! Well, here we are in September and we actually have rain in the forecast. And not just for a day: there’s a chance of rain for the rest of this week and even into next week. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know we’ve been in the middle of a severe drought. Any amount of precipitation we get is so needed.
This beautiful sunflower is ‘Autumn Joy’ and I think I’d have to agree with that name!
I’ve got a new video for you and this one will be a feast for your eyes! What’s the topic? Awesome flowers that will always have a place in my garden. Here’s a link to it: My 10 Favorite Flowers That I’ll Always Grow. The list includes both annuals and perennials that are so special to me. And I hope several of them will find a home in your garden after you watch this!
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Video: 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 […]
Read moreVideo: Succession Planting: Harvest More Veggies!
Do you wish you could get a larger vegetable harvest? Well, this week’s video is all about succession planting and that’s exactly what will happen. Succession planting involves being aware of your growing season and immediately planting new crops once a crop is harvested. That way, you never have an empty area in your garden that could instead be producing […]
Read moreVideo: July Vegetable Garden Tour (2026)
It’s time for my monthly vegetable garden tour. I almost thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. Why? Well, it’s been so hot and smoky here in Spokane, Wash. for the past 10 days. Fortunately, I got the job done in the early morning on a less smoky day. Whew! If you’re new to my videos, I do a […]
Read moreVideo: Susan’s Flower Garden Tour
If you’re looking for an uplifting and inspiring video, this one’s for you! This week, I take you on tour of our large front flower garden. My previous two videos were on heavy subjects: powdery mildew and Japanese beetles. Important information but I felt you would appreciate seeing lots of colorful, cheerful flowers this time around! As much as I […]
Read moreVideo: Control Japanese Beetles in Your Garden
It’s time for my next video and I realize it’s not exactly a happy topic! But if you need to control Japanese beetles, you’ll find it packed with useful information. Those beetles are so destructive. They were first discovered in the United States in 1916 and they’ve been spreading and wreaking havoc ever since. As you probably know, we live […]
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