It's getting towards the end of summer with daylight not lasting quite as long and the kids packing up backpacks and returning to early morning classes. But with that change comes the seasonal transition to fall and the sweet essence of the harvest season. So before all of your spontaneous, 'summa' celebratory impulses get extinguished with back-to-school and …
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Growing Hydrangeas in the Intermountain West
Hydrangeas are a favorite plant for many a gardener. This includes myself, as the big, romantic blooms of these lush-leafed plants have a most decadent presence in the garden. Since moving to the Boise area, I've struggled with getting more than one hydrangea established in my garden. Although these shrubs are noted to be hardy …
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In A Vase On Monday: Springtime Fresh
Yippee! It's Monday and I am finally participating in this lovely meme started by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. For those of you seeing this for the first time, each week, gardeners fill a vase with something beautiful from their gardens, snaps some photos and then write a post about it titled, "In A Vase …
Step Into Spring With Strawberries – A Growing Guide For The Intermountain West
The official start of Spring is just a few weeks away and as the weather warms and spring fever strikes your soul, think about stepping into the gardening season with strawberries. Strawberries are adorable because they are so adaptable and can be grown in almost any climate. This is one great quality, but do you …
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The Fall Garden, Both Fun and Fierce
Much time has passed since my last post on the August garden and during that time subtle changes each day have led to the arrival of - "The Fall Garden." The Fall Garden is both fun and fierce. There are many joyous events taking place as the end of a long growing season arrives, yet much fierce growth and …
Hot Color In The August Garden
Ooohh, there is hot color in the garden right now! Both blooms and bounty are shades of red, orange and yellow with a measure of plum and violet thrown into the mix. My garden has been a delight (for the most part) this year. I've enjoyed much of the ornamental garden and have a smaller …
Above Average Spring Brings Beautiful Blooms to Boise
Oh my, Spring is here in the Intermountain West! The lovely - and more than typical rain in March has lead to some lovely April blooms. The absence of heavy frosts and daily wind has been heavenly! In fact, I'll venture to say it has been an above average Spring for gardeners! It is easy to …
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Spring Planting? Plant A Seed With A Kiddo!
You're a gardener, yes? But are you also a parent or grandparent? If so, why not involve any kiddos in your life in a wee bit of gardening this season. After all, we want our kids happy and healthy right? It makes life a whole lot easier and more fun! Have you ever thought about …
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Gardener ‘Shape Up’, Stretch Your Best Tools
No doubt, strength is a good thing when getting into the garden after winter and taking on spring cleanup and new projects. And if you're still doing the exercises from 'Gardener Must-Have: A Strong Back,' progress is being made. My back is feeling sturdier and now the trick is to keep doing the exercises and …
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