Yes, its true! March is out like a lamb here in the Intermountain West near Boise, Idaho. And you may wonder why this is so exciting. And I'll tell you... it's because like another local garden blogger likes to share, "It can be quite a wild ride here in the wild west." And that is …
Do you want to work in your garden but the weather is not cooperating just yet? Well, here's something you can do that is easy and quick and will have big reward in early summer. Plant some poppy seeds! This is literally one of the 'easiest things ever' to do in your garden. I am …
You're Back! Super! In this post, I'll share my thoughts on seed starting equipment and seed planting. First the equipment. There are two primary pieces of equipment needed for successful seed starting/growing. Shop light fixtures with fluorescent tube bulbs, i.e., a growing station and a soil heat mat. As you continue to learn about seed …
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I attended the Idaho Spring horticultural symposium here in Boise a couple of weeks ago and was particularly inspired by Willi Galloway of digginfood.com. She gave a presentation on seed starting and it prompted me to remember the seed starting equipment I have packed away in a box in the garage. I was really involved …
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Today I am volunteering at our neighborhood elementary school to 'build out' a raised bed vegetable and flower garden. Hope to share some of the highlights next week. Did you know anything raised in a school garden can be served by the school cafeteria in lunches and can also be used at snack times? What …
O Lemon Tree, O Lemon Tree How loyal are your leaves! You're green not only in summertime, But while asleep during a cold winter O Lemon Tree, O Lemon Tree How loyal are your leaves! O Lemon Tree, O Lemon Tree You can please me very much! Awake in the Spring after rest Your blooms …
Many garden bloggers have a "Bloom Day" where they feature what is blooming in their garden or area during a particular week. Well, I'm excited to say that even though here in the Boise area Spring is just starting to rouse and rustle (pacing itself extremely slowly) I have a bloom to share! Alas, my …
Today I added some Curly W - as in willow - (salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' to be exact) to my collection of 'green goods' growing at my house. I happened to be passing by a favorite local florist and saw some earthy-colored twisted shapes with some gnarl in their attitude. One memory flash later, I remembered …
My Darling Spring! I am so HAPPY to see you! Now delight me with woven tapestries of color. Show me your shades of pink (...blossoms of apple, dogwood, magnolia, plum, cherry) that are the anchors of your show. Send out your satiny collection of early, double, Darwin, parrot, fringed tulips with their seductive shades of …
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