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Celebrate your harvest by sharing with others
Enjoy the tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and squash that are ready for the table.
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Trim hanging baskets, get a bounty of blooms
Petunias, verbenas and begonias, oh my! Time to trim these plants; the reward a bounty of new blooms
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In search of brilliant blooms without a lot of water
Plants that survive without daily water can include most trees, shrubs and many perennials.
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Water deeply, but less often, to keep your lawn green
Or, just follow the practice of many homeowners and opt for a “golden” approach.
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Make your home happier with hydrangeas
The last week of July means you can continue to harvest fruits and vegetables, deadhead faded blooms from…
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The Northwest becoming obsessed with hydrangeas
The third week of July belongs to hydrangeas. These long-blooming, shade-tolerant shrubs are my personal favorites. I don’t…
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Questions, answers for summertime gardening
The second week of July is the time to renew groundcovers by shearing them back and applying a…
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I may never be stressed when looking at a tree
The first week of July is a good time to get snippy, harvest, feed and weed. You’ll also…
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There are many reasons to visit farmers markets
Marianne Binetti will appear from 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the Auburn Farmers Market…
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Seven secrets for growing stunning succulents
The second week of June is not too late to plant some food. You can visit the garden…
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It’s time to mow, plant and prune — then mow some more
It is a good week to plant geraniums, petunias and other annuals.
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Early spring to do list starts with getting outside
On your to do list this week should be to bait for slugs, plant dahlias, cabbage, radish, spinach,…
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Why plant from seed? More choices and lower cost
The second week of April means you still have time to start warm-season flowers and vegetables from seed…
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Grow these five plants for great taste, good health
“It is time to plant cool season crops like peas, radishes, cabbage and lettuce but only if your…
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It’s a good week to head to the garden center
“If you are suffering from spring fever, the cure is as close as your local nursery or garden…
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It’s time to determine what yardwork you like and dislike
“The first step to a more carefree landscape is to make a list of the problem areas”
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Only the brave will work in garden before winter ends
The month of March is for the lion hearted as hints of spring coax gardeners outdoors but only…
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Now is a good time to clean up garden
You can also start to clean up the soggy or dried stems of plants in the perennial garden.
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Now is time to get prune your winter weary plants
The second week of February is time to get outside and prune back roses and the dry brown…
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Kick off to spring party begins Feb. 7
“This is the premiere kick off to spring and lucky for us it is held indoors every February…