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I didn’t intend to shoot three videos on the topic of indoor seed starting but here we are! After the second part was in the can, I received some great questions and realized there were a few more details to share with you. This video includes an update on the seeds I planted last week, an unusual way to start […]
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Are you ready for the next installment in my seed starting video series? In this one, I’ll get down to the business of planting seeds so will provide step-by-step instructions on the process. Then you’ll learn about watering, fertilizing, up-potting and hardening-off the seedlings so they’re ready to grow in your garden. And if you’re wondering about the photo of […]
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Well, today’s a momentous day because the first of my videos on seed starting is now available! In this one, I cover why indoor seed starting is such a great skill to have, I list the vegetable crops that I typically start indoors, the wealth of information that you’ll find on seed packets, special considerations for starting certain types of […]
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Are you ready for my third video of the 2024 gardening season? This week’s is all about winter sowing. Some of you may be familiar with this unusual method of starting seeds. But this might be the first time many of you have heard of winter sowing. Put simply, this is a method of starting seeds outdoors during the dead […]
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My second video for the 2024 garden season is available! In it, I share my seed selections for both vegetables and flowers. I usually try to keep my videos really short because I know you’re busy and I like to get right to the point. However, this video is a bit longer because I had so many seed selections to […]
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Today is a very important day because my first video of the 2024 garden season is officially out! That’s a milestone, right? In it, I start by introducing myself to new viewers and share some important tips on how to grow a garden if it’s your first time. As I mention in the video, I will shoot a video each […]
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I garden in hardiness zone 5b. Our winters can be long, cold and snowy so when spring arrives, it’s always a milestone to be celebrated. Each fall, I plant spring-flowering bulbs to make springtime extra special. In this week’s video, I discuss the different types of bulbs that must be planted this time of year. I also cover important considerations […]
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I just love this time of year! And to celebrate it, I shot a video showing the type of plants that provide us with beautiful fall colors. In it, you’ll see the trees, shrubs and perennials that add that extra “wow” to the landscape when other plants are winding down. I hope this video will give you some inspiration for […]
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There are a lot of different types of garden tasks that we should be doing, now that we’re heading into fall. And that is the topic for this week’s video! In it, I cover both vegetable garden and ornamental garden projects you’ll want to take care of. These include harvesting green tomatoes before you get a frost, the timing on […]
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If you live in Spokane or the Inland Northwest, you owe it to yourself to go to the Spokane Dahlia Festival! It takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rosarium Garden Center. There will be free presentations, vendors, workshops, food trucks, and, of course, the beautiful setting of Rosarium Garden Center. Guest speakers from […]
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