2018 Columns

DateHeadline & LinkTopicVideo Topic
Feb. 25, 2018Gardening brings joy all yearIntro, what I'm growing, classesSeason intro
Mar. 4, 2018Not time to plant, but it is time to planPreparing to gardenGardening basics
Mar. 11, 2018Investigate different ways to control pestsOrganic gardeningOrganic practices
Mar. 18, 2018Spouses compete for precious garden spaceCompetitive gardeningVegetable garden tour
Mar. 25, 2018Pruning correctly helps keep trees and shrubs healthyPruning tipsPruning fruit trees
Apr. 1, 2018Learn about orchids at annual show and saleOrchid Show & Sale, orchid careNatural plant supports
Apr. 8, 2018Give beneficial bugs a home in your gardenInsect hotelsBuild an insect hotel
Apr. 15, 2018Spring-blooming bulbs brighten up the gardenSpring-flowering bulbsSoil preparation
Apr. 22, 2018Largest area plant sales on the horizonPlant sales: Master Gardeners and Assoc. Garden ClubsPlant peas in gutters
Apr. 29, 2018With careful plotting, gardeners can stay active as they ageAdaptive gardening/gardening for lifeAdaptive tools
May 6, 2018Annual Garden Expo back with classes, vendors and funGarden ExpoBeets/Swiss chard/Row cover
May 13, 2018Native plants a natural fit for home landscapesNative plantsHow to grow beans
May 20, 2018Expand your garden by growing upVertical gardeningContainer gardening
May 27, 2018Tricks to keep your garden from becoming a smorgasbordDealing with deerDeer
June 3, 2018Stock up on pollinator plants at Friends of Manito spring plant saleFriends of Manito spring plant saleVegetable garden tour (June)
June 10, 2018Spokane in Bloom tour features north side gardensSpokane in Bloom garden tour previewQ&A
June 17, 2018Celebrate roses with lecture, showHarry Landers talk/Spokane Rose ShowHow to Grow Roses
June 24, 2018Visit to iconic Great Dixter beat gardener's high expectationsGreat Dixter gardenDrip irrigation
July 1, 2018Aggressive plants test patienceAggressive plantsVegetable garden tour (July)
July 1, 2018Glorious gardensTravel Story: English Gardens Tour-----
July 8, 2018Coeur d'Alene Garden Tour opens gates to colorful, whimsical North Idaho gardensCoeur d'Alene Garden Tour previewFlower gardening
July 15, 2018McElroy encourages making plan, but not being married to itLocal gardener profile: Julie McElroyJuly Garden Tasks
July 22, 2018Versatile succulents gaining in popularitySucculentsPreserving the harvest
July 29, 2018Choose the right crops and covers for year-round gardeningWinter gardenWinter garden
Aug. 5, 2018Protecting your garden from crittersDealing with small crittersVegetable garden tour - August
Aug. 12, 2018Well-timed pruning helps boost tomato harvestStrategies for maximum tomato harvestsTomato pruning #1
Aug. 19, 2018Bountiful harvests come from small city lotLocal gardener profile: Andy SmithGardener Q&A Part 1
Aug. 26, 2018Enabling Garden offers ideas for accessible gardeningEnabling gardensGardener Q&A, Part 2
Sept. 2, 2018Find hummingbirds' favorite perennials at Friends of Manito Plant SaleFriends of Manito fall plant saleVegetable garden tour (Sept.)
Sept. 9, 2018Going vegan helps cultivate a green thumbLocal gardener profile: Felicia HeinzHow to make oven-roasted tomato sauce
Sept. 16, 2018Artist's colorful landscape designed to age gracefullyAn artist's gardenAn Artist's Garden
Sept. 23, 2018Master Gardeners feature best-selling author Andrea Wulf at banquetMaster Gardener Fall Banquet previewFlower Bed Re-do
Sept. 30, 2018Digging up variety for spring bloomsPlanting spring bulbsWhen to harvest winter squash and pumpkins
Oct. 7, 2018Use lessons from harvest to plow into planning for next year's gardenSeason wrap-up (final column of the season)Fall Color in the Garden