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Wow, it’s time for my next video already! I focused on vegetable varieties in last week’s video so now it’s time to talk about annual flowers. Annuals grow, bloom, set seed and die in a single growing season. My husband Bill and I live in Spokane, Washington. The hardiness zone here ranges from 5b to 6a but we have a […]
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Happy New Year, everybody! It’s time for my first video of 2026 and it’s all about wonderful vegetable varieties. In it, I share which ones we’re going to grow this year. These include both tried-and true varieties and ones we’re going to grow for the first time. I thought this video would be helpful because the number of veggie varieties […]
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You’re probably wondering what in the world this is all about, right? But as soon as I clarify, you will definitely want to host your own Seed Summit. Don’t worry, it’s nothing complicated or snooty, but it IS very beneficial and a whole lot of fun. We have several close friends who are avid gardeners. And that means whenever we […]
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Happy holidays to you all! I always enjoy making my own holiday decorations without spending much, if any, money. I’ve been doing this successfully for years. And it just so happens that’s the topic of my newest video. In this week’s video, I demonstrate how to make three delightful types of decorations: As I explain, you can make these wonderful […]
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The Preserver’s Garden: How to Grow a Garden for Fermenting, Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Freeze Drying & More by Staci & Jeremy Hill We gardeners want to grow a lot of our own food. We are often met with plenty of challenges, however. Which veggies are the most productive? Which preservation methods can we use? What are the best practices to […]
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What a gorgeous fall we’ve been experiencing! I just love those fall colors. Over the past 35 years, we’ve been planting trees and shrubs that have beautiful fall foliage. Boy has that been worth it! I suddenly realized that a lot of folks might want to add more beautiful fall colors to their gardens, too. So that’s where the idea […]
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I start the majority of my vegetables and flowers from seed. And I love the seed-starting process! But there’s something you need to know about pelleted seeds: they’re not necessarily a good thing. As you can see by the photo to the left, pelleted seeds have a coating on them. The photo shows ‘Bauer’ lettuce seeds — coated (L) and […]
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I recently took care of a garden task that’s been on my list for a while. My goal was to overwinter Canna lilies that were just too beautiful to let die! The variety is ‘Cannova Rose’ and as you can see by the photo below, they are truly eye-catching. I’ve been overwintering Canna lilies for years because it’s a great […]
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Did you know that fall is the time to plant spring bulbs? Those are the ones that will bloom in the spring for us. They include tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and so many more. Planting them is the topic of my newest video. I have to admit I’m a bit of a bulbaholic! When the bulb catalogs start arriving in late […]
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You might not think it’s hard to divide and plant herbaceous peonies, but there’s actually a trick to it. I’ve gotten a lot of emails from gardeners over the years. The message is usually this: “I planted my peony a few years ago and it hasn’t bloomed since.” Or perhaps this: “I divided my peony (or a neighbor gave them […]
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