Winter Blooming Witch Hazel
It’s the beginning of a new gardening season and already I see blooming plants that I wish I could make […]
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flowers, garden, plants, trees
2013 Vegetable Garden Plan
My gardening ambition grows with every year, increasing the pressure to maximize every inch of gardening space. Climbing peas and
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design, garden, vegetables
January Harvest
It has been a cold, dry January thus far – at least it seems that way to me. Some of
Spraying Fruit Trees
Last year, I was disappointed to learn that my gorgeous Puget Sound Apricot tree had a terrible case of blight.
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food forest, garden, pests, trees
A Very Special Persimmon
Persimmon trees are valued as much for their brilliant fall color as they are for their delicious, flavorful fruit. They
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garden, harvest, plants, trees
Plants for Winter Interest
I took a stroll through my local plant nursery recently and was impressed with their collection of plants for winter
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design, garden, plants
November Harvest
How did it get to be November? The trees are looking half empty of their leaves and telling us it’s
Belated Winter Garden
Finally, the winter garden has been planted – better late than never. Winter vegetables need enough time to get established
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garden, winter vegetables
Tomatoes for Canning
Every week more and more jars of preserved goodies are added to our cupboard. Canning tomatoes is especially satisfying because
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canning, food preservation, harvest, tomatoes
Edible Hedge of Artichokes
Artichokes are hard-working, versatile additions to any edible landscape. They are perennial plants, which means they will come back year
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books, design, events, garden, plants