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• Warm autumn gives gardeners and growers a reason to smile

  October 17, 2011 in City on Page A1 Late summer heat and lingering mild weather in October have helped make up for a slow start to the Inland Northwest’s growing season. The current spell of warm days and … 3

• Region is on the verge of colorful autumn

  October 13, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 As the fall continues to advance, the beauty of the Inland Northwest is enhanced by the tremendous fall foliage. The next several weeks should provide the greatest display of color …

• Add fall color to your garden with trees and shrubs

  October 3, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 I was in Deer Park and Sandpoint last weekend to give some talks. Getting the chance to visit with folks about community gardens and beneficial insects was a lot of …

• Add fall color to your garden with trees and shrubs

  September 30, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S5 I was in Deer Park and Sandpoint last weekend to give some talks. Getting the chance to visit with folks about community gardens and beneficial insects was a lot of …

• Fall leaves will soon unfold a predictable wonder

  September 30, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S2 As the fall season continues to advance, the beauty of the Inland Northwest is enhanced by the tremendous fall foliage. Every autumn, nature gives us a brilliant array of color …

• Cold snuffs blaze of color

      October 28, 2009 in City on Page A1 If it seems to you the color in this year’s fall leaf crop has been less than glorious, you are right. Plant experts Tuesday said the hard freeze that struck …

• Increasing clouds foreshadow coming rain

  October 1, 2009 in City, Idaho Cool weather today with increasing clouds this afternoon will be the prelude to increasing chances of rain and showers, and the possibility of snow in the higher mountains through Saturday …

• Hot weather expected to defy calendar

  September 21, 2009 in City The calendar may say that autumn starts today, but the temperature is going to be anything but fall-like. Highs in the middle 80s are expected today to be followed by …