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Getting started in the spring garden can be one of the most joyful parts of the year! There is so much potential and possibility in the months ahead. Putting a little time and energy into thoughtfully preparing your garden for the growing season can make a big difference. Here...
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Get outside this winter and breathe some fresh air. Visiting a garden can recharge your creative spirit and help you to create your own oasis of calm in the city. From formal gardens to natural areas, many of these locales will delight you with surprising winter blooms and unexpected...
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Brighten your dark of winter outlook by envisioning the addition of colorful, diverse and productive habitat plantings to your garden for next season. Including certain plants that will attract parasitoid wasps, ladybeetles, bees, songbirds and even bats can help you to manage pest problems in the growing season and...
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Feathered and furred creatures can struggle to keep cool during summer heat waves since they are not able to remove their “jackets.” Chickens keep their body temperature from ramping up by breathing though their mouth (beak open) like a dog. If you notice chickens fluffing their feathers a lot...
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During August, you can plant vegetables that you can harvest later that fall. You also have an opportunity to plant vegetables that will benefit from being in the ground all winter and can be harvested in early spring.  Most root crops have a sweeter, fuller taste after 1 or...
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Perennials are divided to control size, to rejuvenate a tired-looking plant, or to give plants away to friends and family.  Most perennials can be successfully divided in fall or early spring.  There are a few that are best divided in early summer, and a few that can be divided...
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During the dog days of summer, when is the best time to water your garden? In the Maritime Northwest, most rain falls between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Evaporatively speaking, this is also the most efficient time to water. However, we often don’t get much precipitation...
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As summer reaches its peak, gardeners find themselves in the midst of a bountiful harvest. But the work doesn’t stop there! Maintaining your garden’s productivity and planning for future seasons are crucial tasks that require attention even in the heat of summer. In this article, we’ll explore essential tips...