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Let's Talk Tomatoes
I was waiting patiently for the tomatoes to ripen, they were hanging there - large and green with no sign of ripening. Then it was August, and now as of...
Let's Talk Tomatoes
I was waiting patiently for the tomatoes to ripen, they were hanging there - large and green with no sign of ripening. Then it was August, and now as of...
Sweet Peas for Sale this Fall 2025
Sweet Peas for Sale this Fall! The weather has been warm, low 80s, and we’ve had hardly any rain for the past two months. It’s crispy out there. A burn...
Sweet Peas for Sale this Fall 2025
Sweet Peas for Sale this Fall! The weather has been warm, low 80s, and we’ve had hardly any rain for the past two months. It’s crispy out there. A burn...
Seedling Defense against Deer & Rabbits
Seedling Defense Against Deer & Rabbits I'm harvesting the first round of sunflowers and planted a second succession this week, focusing on branching varieties for more blooms per plant. My...
Seedling Defense against Deer & Rabbits
Seedling Defense Against Deer & Rabbits I'm harvesting the first round of sunflowers and planted a second succession this week, focusing on branching varieties for more blooms per plant. My...
April - A Look at the Everlasting Flower Pots
I planted these in November 2024, taking advice from gardener Sarah Raven in the UK. She has a lovely book titled A Year Full of Pots - it's very informative...
April - A Look at the Everlasting Flower Pots
I planted these in November 2024, taking advice from gardener Sarah Raven in the UK. She has a lovely book titled A Year Full of Pots - it's very informative...
Garlic - Ways to Save for the Rest of the Year
I love growing garlic - it's easy, tastes great, and no critters bother it in the garden. This past winter in the PNW was very mild. We had only a...
Garlic - Ways to Save for the Rest of the Year
I love growing garlic - it's easy, tastes great, and no critters bother it in the garden. This past winter in the PNW was very mild. We had only a...
The Art of Drying Lavender: Sachets That Smell Like Summer
The Art of Drying Lavender: Sachets That Smell Like Summer I never know when it's going to happen. Lavender matures at different times during the summer for me, I think...
The Art of Drying Lavender: Sachets That Smell Like Summer
The Art of Drying Lavender: Sachets That Smell Like Summer I never know when it's going to happen. Lavender matures at different times during the summer for me, I think...