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Practically ever garden center has had artichoke seedlings out for a few weeks now. So yesterday I decided it was finally time to get my artichoke bed planted. I went ahead and took the seedlings out of the greenhouse and set them along side the glass panes for a few days just to be sure Read More >>
If you are planning on getting some blueberry bushes in to the ground this year, early Spring is the best time to plant them. Local nurseries and home improvement stores should have them in stock right now so I put together this little how to a blueberry bush post for you. First, choose a variety Read More >>
If I Plant 10 Pounds of Seed Potatoes How Many Will I End Up With? Is probably what a normal person would ask. But if I start with 90 pounds of seed potatoes, how many pounds do you think I will end up with? Anyone want to guess? But I’m pretty sure the chit is going to Read More >>
I was over in Puyallup today so I stopped by Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery. In a nutshell, if I ever owned a nursery center, this would be it. Not to big, not so small, and knowledgeable employees within 20 feet no matter what direction you look. Oh, and flowers, plants, and housewares galore too. If they allowed Read More >>
This year I am Planting a Row for the Hungry. Basically, I am dedicating a row of my garden to donate to my local food bank {actually several rows}. Quite a few states have the program {though, I am sure the food bank won’t turn you away if your state doesn’t participate}, and it’s a great way Read More >>
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