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Even though it’s a bit early to start tomato plants, a lot of folks tend to jump the gun. I’m not picking on you, though, because I used to be in that group, too! But that’s the reason why I decided to write about that very topic this week. In addition to stressing the plants by starting their seeds indoors […]
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You would think I’d run out of things to tell you about seed starting but that hasn’t happened yet! In part 5 of my video series, I give you updates on all of the seeds I’ve planted so far. This includes seeds that required extra heat, darkness, not being covered with soil, and so on. Then I dive into special […]
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My third garden column for the season is about how to grow potatoes. Here in our zone 5b garden, we usually don’t plant them until about April 15. But I felt there were important reasons for writing about it now to help you be successful. The primary focus of my column is about starting out with certified, disease-free seed potatoes. […]
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Did you buy or receive Amaryllis bulbs over the holiday season? I think a lot of folks toss them after they’ve bloomed but I’m hoping to change that habit with this blog post! Amaryllis bulbs either come in a box with some potting mix and a pot or the bulbs come encased in wax. No matter which type you ended […]
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This week’s video continues my discussion of seed starting. My goal has been to take the mystery out of seed starting by covering all aspects of it. In this video, I give a quick update on my lettuce seedlings and discuss how often to water your seedlings. Then I talk about seeds that have special requirements in order to germinate. […]
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Surprise! Today is the day my garden columns for The Spokesman-Review begin! This first one is essentially the garden season opener. In it, I discuss some of the challenging weather we encountered last year and through this winter. That leads into some tips on what we gardeners can do to help our vegetable plants perform better. And, of course, it […]
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Have you been enjoying my seed starting videos so far? I hope so! It’s time for part 3 because there’s more information that I want to share with you. Here’s what you’ll find in the 3rd installment: I hope these videos have been helpful to you. It’s my goal to help you all be successful at growing your own plants! […]
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When I shot my previous video on seed starting, I promised there would be follow-ups and here’s the first of them! In this video, I show you how my little lettuce seedlings are coming along. Then I discuss seed viability and how to conduct your own seed germination test on older seeds (spoiler alert: it’s easy!). And last but not […]
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Growing plants from seed is the most valuable skill a gardener can have. Yet when it comes to seed-starting, many folks are confused about how the whole process works. Or they feel a bit overwhelmed. Have no fear because my newest video will provide you with the information you need. In it, I share a few reasons why a person […]
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If you haven’t heard of the Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium, you are in for a treat! This annual event is put on by the Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County. It will be virtual again this year so you can reap the benefits of it no matter where you live! This year’s theme is “Sustainable & Resilient Gardens,” which is […]
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