2022 Columns

DateBlog Post with Column and VideoColumn TopicVideo TopicHeadline & Link from Spokesman-Review
Feb. 20Cabin Fever Gardening SymposiumCabin Fever Virtual Gardening Symposium Grow microgreensDig in virtually
Feb. 27New Garden SeasonNew garden season introduction & plansGrow Gutter Peas!Even after a tough season, it's easy to cultivate enthusiasm for this year
Mar. 6Growing lettuceGrowing lettuce from start to finish2022 Vegetable Garden PlansGive lettuce an early start for spring salads
Mar. 13Beneficial insectsBeneficial insectsSusan's GardenSome insects are good for your garden
Mar. 20Grow Annual FlowersAnnual flowersGrow Annual FlowersWhether it's sunny or shady, there's a flower for your garden
Mar. 27Growing vegetables in containersGrowing vegetables in containersSpring Garden PrepNo space? No problem, as many vegetables can be grown in containers
Apr. 3Orchid Show & SaleSpokane Orchid Show & SaleHardening-off seedlingsCelebrate the beauty of orchids with the show and sale at SCC
Apr. 10Organic ProductsOrganic gardening productsPlanting leeks, beets and Swiss chardWays to deal with pests other than with insecticides
Apr. 17The Scented GardenFragrant flowers for your landscapeGutter pea plantingChoose flowers that will bring beautiful scents to your garden
Apr. 24Grow cornHow to grow cornGrow Potatoes in ContainersGrow corn to indulge in summer's favorite treat
May 1Plant SalesUpcoming plant salesPlant Broccoli & CarrotsLocal plant sales raise money for education programs, community projects
May 8Garden ExpoGarden Expo eventGreenStalk Planter 2022Expo chock full of plants and experts after pandemic hiatus
May 15Water conservationWater conservation in the landscapeMay Vegetable Garden UpdateWater conservation - be wise with your landscape
May 22Adaptive gardeningAdaptive gardeningAdaptive gardeningThe right tools make gardening accessible to all
May 29Friends of Manito spring plant saleThe Friends of Manito spring plant saleFlower garden tour - MayThe Friends of Manito plant sale
Jun. 5Spring-flowering bulbsSpring bulbsSpring-flowering bulbsPlan ahead for next season's spring bulbs at any time
Jun.12Spokane in Bloom garden tourSpokane in Bloom garden tour previewSusan's Garden TourPlanting ideas
Jun. 19CompostCompostingComposting simplifiedSuccessful compost needs four things
Jun. 26Vegetable Garden UpdateVegetable garden updateVegetable Garden Update (June)Vegetables getting slow start, thanks to cool, rainy spring
Jul. 3Coeur d'Alene Garden TourCoeur d'Alene Garden Tour previewSummertime Flower CareCoeur d'Alene Garden Club hosting annual tour of six local gardens
Jul. 10Bird identificationBird identificationThe Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook announcementTechnology can play a hand in identifying birds and their songs
Jul. 17Aphids in the GardenAphids in the gardenSummertime Vegetable Growing TipsAphids in the garden
Jul. 24Garden Tips #1Garden tips from Facebook folks, pt. 110 Great Gardening TipsHarvesting tips from fellow gardeners
Jul. 31Garden Tips #2Garden tips from Facebook folks, pt. 2Heat Protection for Vegetable PlantsMore time-saving tips for fellow gardeners
Aug. 7Garden harvestWhat to do with your produceWhen to Harvest Vegetable Crops & What to Do With ThemWhat to do with your bountiful harvest
Aug. 14Grow a winter gardenWinter gardenRow Cover ComparisonNow's the time to jumpstart cool season crops
Aug. 21Friends of Manito fall plant saleFriends of Manito fall plant saleVegetable Garden Tour (August)Friends of Manito fall plant sale offers late season additions for any garden
Aug. 28Dealing with Thrips InsectsThrips in the gardenTomato Insect Pests & DisordersThrips may be little but they are mighty damaging
Sept. 4Overwintering geraniumsOverwintering geraniumsLate summer garden tasksDon't toss those geraniums at the end of the season
Sept. 11Succession plantingSuccession plantingMy favorite late-season plantsMaking a succession plan for the garden allows for increased crop variety
Sept. 18Agricultural insect netting reportAgricultural insect nettingSpring-Flowering Bulb IntroductionBuying spring-Garden insect netting is a game-changer for crops that attract bugsflowering bulbs
Sept. 25Sept. 25 Column: Fall Garden TasksFall garden tasksHarvest Winter Squash & PumpkinsFall garden tasks
Oct. 2Garden lessons in 2022Garden lessons from 2022Automatic Container Watering & Birdbath Refilling
Oct. 9 (note: columns are over for season, just videos from this point on)Garden Clean-up & Update
Oct. 20Sweet Potato Harvest in zone 5b
Oct. 2710 Bulb Planting Do's & Don'ts
Nov. 3Harvest Potatoes, Carrots & Beets
Nov. 10Fall Clean-up Postponed!
Nov. 17Plants That Feed Birds in Winter
Dec. 1Make Holiday Decor From Your Garden
Dec. 8Susan's Garden in Winter
Dec. 15Choosing Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden
Dec. 22My New Book is Here!
Dec. 29Vegetable Varieties for our 2023 Garden