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Deer are one of the most challenging critters to deal with in the garden. Unfortunately, I know this from personal experience. I’ve learned some tips and tricks over the years that I wanted to share the information in this week’s column. You can read it in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Dealing with deer. (or you can read the text […]
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In my recent newsletters, I’ve alluded to an exciting, virtual gardening event coming up. Well, I can finally tell you about it! That event is none other than the Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium. As you know, I live in Spokane, Wash., and have been a Master Gardener for a very long time. Each year, our foundation has put on the […]
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As you know, I’m on my annual break from writing garden columns. But I’m continuing to shoot a new video each week and also will be blogging during the week as time permits. My newest video is about garden tasks to tackle in October… at least in my zone 5b garden, that is. For all I know, you’re enjoying deliciously […]
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Have you purchased any fall bulbs yet? Those are the ones you plant now so you can enjoy lovely flowers in the spring. That’s the topic of today’s garden column, which you can read in The Spokesman-Review: Go beyond tulips for beautiful bulbs. (or read it below the video) I have a terrible time resisting fall bulbs. If you’re like […]
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Deer-Resistant Design by Karen Chapman (Timber Press, 2019, 240 pp., $24.95) It’s widely known that the most successful method for keeping deer out of the garden is a tall fence. But fences aren’t always an option, or even desirable. As a matter of fact, the subtitle for Karen Chapman’s newest book, Deer-Resistant Design, is definitely eye-catching. It’s certain to attract […]
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You probably saw a recent Facebook post of mine, in which I shared a photo of some beautiful delphiniums. The point was to explain that delphiniums will rebloom if you deadhead the previous flower stalks right away. The next morning, I discovered a moose had also admired them… and, may I add, very closely. Sigh. It’s true that deer (and […]
Read moreAs you probably know, we get plenty of critters in our garden. Many of them are certain the garden was planted specifically for them. Sometimes, dealing with them means you need to get creative. This year, Bill and I have found some new methods that are working pretty well. That’s the topic of my column today, which you can find […]
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And now for something completely different! Bill and I recently decided to build a garden scarecrow. Why? It’s primarily for the purpose of scaring the quail away from some of our vegetable crops. But it’s also there to add a bit of whimsy. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know we are birdwatchers and bird-lovers. We do […]
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One of the questions I’m frequently asked is about the camera I use to take my garden and bird photographs. I actually use two main cameras to get the job done. They’re probably a lot less fancy than you’re envisioning! For regular garden shots and especially for zoom shots of birds and critters, I use a Canon Powershot SX50HS. This […]
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I’m often asked how to keep deer out of the garden. And folks specifically want to know how my husband Bill and I keep them out of OUR garden. Our deer fencing is usually difficult to see under normal conditions. But it sure is obvious when it’s covered in hoarfrost! When I looked out my front window yesterday, I realized […]
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