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• In the Garden: Green thumbs unite to run Greenhouse

  May 19, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Brian Green’s life is all about plants these days. As greenhouse management instructor at Spokane Community College, he teaches students all aspects of managing greenhouse operations and growing a variety …

• Gardening box easy to build and will add instant flair

  May 12, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Attention, do-it- yourselfers: would you like to make an eye-catching project for your garden space? Vertical succulent gardens look fabulous on decks, patios and in the garden, and are not … 1

• In the Garden: Artichokes require new seedlings each year here

  April 28, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Whenever someone hears I’m growing artichokes, their response is always the same: “Artichokes?! You can grow them here?” Yes, absolutely you can grow artichokes in the Inland Northwest but you … 2

• In the Garden: Focus on tomatoes after frost fear fades

  April 14, 2013 in Features on Page D3 If you were to take a poll on everyone’s favorite veggie to grow, tomatoes would win it hands down. Once you’ve tasted a sun-ripened, homegrown tomato, you’ll want to dedicate …

• In the Garden: Why your hopes were squashed

  April 7, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Last year, I received quite a few emails from readers wondering why their summer squash plants weren’t producing. Some plants started to develop a squash only to have it shrivel …

• In the Garden: It’s a cool time to grow potatoes again

  March 31, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Potatoes are one of the most enjoyable cool-season crops to grow. Not only are the plants attractive but it’s also great fun to dig for buried treasure in the fall. …

• In the Garden: Start with crops that like to stay cool

  March 24, 2013 in Features on Page D3 It’s almost time to start planting cool-season crops. These veggies can be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to be worked with. How do …

• Already wide, varied, legend of orchids sure to grow larger

  March 17, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Did you know that the vanilla extract we commonly use in baking comes from an orchid plant? Or that some orchids employ sneaky methods to get pollinated? You will learn …

• In the Garden: So many veggies, so little time

  March 10, 2013 in Features on Page D3 When it comes to choosing veggie seeds to grow in my garden, I have a terrible time narrowing it down to a select few. After all, the photographs in the …

• New products dazzle at Northwest garden show

  March 3, 2013 in Features on Page D3 I’ve recently returned from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, which is each February at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. The show is the perfect antidote to the …

• In the Garden: The seeds of success

  March 3, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Your calendar might say it’s still winter but mine says it’s time to get started on the 2013 garden season. Starting today, these columns will run every Sunday until it’s …

• Time is ripe to give final grades on garden

  October 7, 2012 in Features on Page D3 The chill in the air and changing leaf colors are signaling that another gardening season is coming to an end. We all feel a sense of urgency as we try …

• Struggle with houseplants? Give African violets a try

  September 9, 2012 in Features on Page D3 While it’s true that I have quite a few houseplants, it’s fair to say that my strengths lie in growing plants outdoors. Give me a vegetable plant or a perennial …

• Time to stock up Saturday at Manito Fall Plant Sale

  September 2, 2012 in Features on Page D3 One of the season’s highly anticipated garden events will take place on Saturday. It’s the fall plant sale presented by The Friends of Manito. I’ve been a longtime member of …

• Grafted tomatoes prove worthy of diverse climates

  August 26, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Gardeners love to grow their own tomatoes. But here in the Inland Northwest, that can be a challenge. Since there are about 120 frost-free days in our growing season, we …

• In the Garden: Avoid pesticides to help protect pollinators

  August 19, 2012 in Features on Page D3 If you sit quietly in the middle of your garden, you will witness an incredible amount of activity. I’m not talking about other people in your garden, but rather, the … 1

• In the Garden: Organic cherries aren’t for the birds

  August 12, 2012 in Features on Page D3 I have to admit it did look a little odd. There, on one end of our orchard, were three cherry trees wrapped with giant white covers that made them look … 1

• Raised garden beds bring ease to planting and harvesting

  August 5, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Talk about your fast learners. In February 2011, Ann Windham attended a class I taught on raised-bed gardening and another one on drip-irrigation systems. A few months later, she sent … 1

• Growing beans over an arbor pays big dividends

  July 29, 2012 in Features on Page D3 It’s time for an update on how my vegetable garden is doing. The plants didn’t get off to the best of starts because of cool temperatures in May and June …

• Fencing, chimes keep deer at bay

  July 15, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Today’s topic is a sensitive subject for many gardeners: How to deal with deer in the garden. It’s mighty hard to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity when there are big … 1

• Post Falls couple’s pristine garden will dazzle on tour

  July 8, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Post Falls residents Bob and Diane Hoffman make a great team. They know the secret to creating a beautiful garden is to appreciate each other’s talents and have fun while …

• East Valley garden produces education, pride for community

  July 1, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Lynette Romney is making a big difference in the community of Spokane Valley. As coordinator for the East Valley Farm to School and Community Garden, she works with students and …

• Water features are easy, soothing additions to gardens

  June 24, 2012 in Features on Page D3 The dog days of summer are fast approaching. That’s the time when we seek out the shade and any means of keeping cool. Wouldn’t the sound of a bubbling, splashing …

• Whichever the type, plant now and enjoy berries often

  June 17, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Fresh berries are a delightful summertime treat. Whether strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries are your favorites, you’ll be happy to hear they’re all quite easy to grow. All types of …

• Whitings’ yard promises to shine during garden tour

  June 10, 2012 in Features on Page D3 The beautiful home that sits at 803 E. Highland View Court on Spokane’s South Side has a secret. A big secret. Sure, the well-manicured front yard has many attractive, colorful …

• Make your list; Friends of Manito set for spring sale

  June 3, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Attention, plant shoppers: The Friends of Manito are holding their spring plant sale on Saturday. Have you made your shopping list yet? There are photos and a list of the …

• Gardening: Students, golf courses connect for day of learning

  May 27, 2012 in Features on Page D3 There’s nothing quite like a field trip to make classroom lessons come alive. Recently, about 50 students from local schools spent a day on the beautiful grounds of the Spokane …

• Gardening: A peony for your thoughts

  May 20, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Don’t you just love the parade of flowers that we are treated to in the spring? First there were crocuses, daffodils and tulips. Then flowering crabapples, cherries, plums and pears …

• Pesticide-free orchard worth additional effort

  May 13, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Last year, I wrote a column about growing fruit trees organically. In it, I detailed what my husband and I have been doing to grow worm-free apples over the past …

• Savvy gardeners holding steady on tomato plants

  May 6, 2012 in Features on Page D3 When it comes to growing veggies, the tomato has to be everyone’s favorite. And why not? The taste of a homegrown, sun-ripened tomato can’t be beat. Right now, I have … 1

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