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September means one thing to Inland Northwest gardeners: the Friends of Manito will be holding their fall plant sale and it’s time to get our plant shopping lists in order! My garden column is a preview of the sale so you know what to expect and highlights five wonderful plants that will be available. Here is a link to it: […]
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I have to tell you that writing today’s column was such a pleasure for me! In it, I recalled my early exposure to gardening through my Grandmother (shown at left), my Mom, and my oldest sister. Here is a link to it, in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: A love of gardening is a legacy worth passing from one generation […]
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We’re all in the thick of harvest season, aren’t we? Whether you’re a newbie vegetable gardener or a seasoned veteran, the timing of when to harvest vegetables can be tricky at times. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review, I do my best to take the mystery out of when the […]
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My husband and I have lived on a 5-acre property for 27 years now. Even though we’ll want to downsize at some point, neither of us can picture ourselves on a tiny city lot! Well, Master Gardener colleague Kurt Madison and his wife Margot Casstevens have made the move from 10 acres to a city lot, and are adapting quite […]
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Now that we’re well into the growing season, I thought it would be helpful to write a column on some of the problems that can come up. I’m specifically talking about garden pests that can be very challenging. Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Identify the pest before choosing the remedy. While I […]
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Last fall, I took a course on permaculture because I really wanted to gain a better understanding of what it’s all about. In the final class, we were introduced to Beth Mort, who presented a wonderful lecture on how she uses permaculture principles both in her own life and to help others design their landscapes. Beth owns Zinnia Designs for that […]
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Today’s a two-fer! Not only is my garden column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review, but there’s also my Travel article on our recent trip to England. In it, I share my experiences while visiting several wonderful gardens along with a tip on how to get in as many gardens as possible without having to pay admissions fees! Here’s a […]
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Next Sunday (July 30) is the date for this year’s Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour and you won’t want to miss it! There will be 3 gardens featured and one of them belongs to Duane and Lola Hagadone. In my column today, I’ve written a preview of the tour so you know how special this will be. Here is a link […]
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Today’s column is on a fun and useful topic: fragrant plants for your garden. I have several types of fragrant plants in my own garden, which got me to thinking about coming up with a list we can all use as a resource. Enter my awesome Master Gardener colleagues! I decided to email about 10 of them because I didn’t […]
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Oh my. I’ve recently had one of those life-altering garden experiences and am delighted to share it with you in my column today. It’s about my recent visit to the David Austin Roses display gardens, located in Albrighton, England. Here is a link to my column in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Home visit with breathtaking views of Austin roses. In […]
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