If you really want to be prepared for an increased level of self-sufficiency, you need to consider both open pollinated seeds and sour dough starter. Open pollinated seeds mean you will have the option of saving your own seeds for future gardens and won’t be as subject to price increases or things being out of […]
Quarantine Day 1: Garden Prep
What should you think about first if you want a garden full of fresh produce this summer, in spite of quarantines and economic fallout? Here is a summary of my suggestions, followed by some discussion: Evaluate your daylight Keep your garden a manageable size Prepare a garden bed Start with a layer of mulch Figure […]
The Bid from the Builder
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How to Grow a Plumeria Tree in Idaho (in spite of yourself)
I have a 20something year old plumeria tree in my kitchen in southwest Idaho in the middle of winter. It didn’t get here because I treated it with tender loving care. In fact, it had a fairly tumultuous beginning because… A plumeria is a tropical tree. It would not survive the winters in my region. […]
Let the Sunshine in – just where you want it
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