Sometimes the oddest things can subconsciously make you avoid getting things done in the garden. Like the hassle you might have with garden hoses, for example. Here are a few tips to think about that might make your gardening more efficient and enjoyable: 1. Don’t buy garden hoses that are too heavy for you to […]
What to Plant in March in the Southwest Idaho Garden
To think about what to plant in your garden in March, you need to think in categories. Of course, you also need to have an idea of the average date of the last frost, which is approximately mid May in southwest Idaho. When I say plants, I am including all the ways that you might […]
Experiments in Growing Seedling Mimosa Trees in the Greenhouse (Albizia julibrissin) – Part 1
I now have 8 miniature mimosa trees under lights in my greenhouse. I did go ahead and plant a couple more of the sprouted nicked seeds and 3 of the un-nicked seeds after reporting about my mimosa seed soaking that I began in January. What happened was that they all tried to grow, but the […]
Using Google Calendar to Plan a Flexible Gardening Schedule
I am conflicted about paper versus computer based calendars, but I have mostly used Google calendar for a few years now. Even if I miss the sensation of writing or can’t flip the pages quite the same, the ability to move things around on the calendar and send myself reminders has kept me using it. […]
8 Practical Ideas for a Gardener’s Pre Spring Reading List
I’m not going to recommend what you might think. That is, this time of year it can be tempting to spend lots of time reading about new plans, perfect landscaping, and what you could be planting until midnight. Every night. While there is a place for this, in moderation, I am going to suggest more […]