It is that time of year when last year’s leeks are going to seed in southwest Idaho. One of the advantages of always being behind in garden clean-up, is that I accidentally discover how to make the most of unexpected re-seeding. Unlike flowering lettuce, leek flower pods look like exotic birds. The stalks shoot up […]
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Basic Facts Guides to Gardening in Southwest Idaho
Here is a list of posts that I think cover a lot of the basic facts about gardening in general, and specifically according to the high desert conditions of southwest Idaho: A Quick Spring List to March your Idaho garden into April What Plants Will I Grow in My April Vegetable Garden in Southwest Idaho […]
Lockdown Day 5: 4 Mistakes New Gardeners Make and How to Avoid Them
Seeds and plants are very forgiving. There is not a lot we have to understand in order to encourage them to grow. However, there are four common mistakes that can have a big impact on gardening success. Planting at the wrong time Damage during transplanting Improper watering Not monitoring for pests or disease Planting at […]
Understanding Your Average Last Spring Frost Date
Why Your Last Average Frost Date is Important If you live where it freezes anytime during the winter, you need to understand your regions average last frost date in the spring. Knowing when this is and what it means will help you a lot with your garden planning. It will also help you sort through […]
Fun Flowers to Grow from Seed: Simple Tall Dahlias
I have had very good results from growing dahlias from tubers for quite a few years now. Then, this year, when I was ordering tubers from a new source, I saw they had seeds for sale. I had seen the smaller, bedding dahlias for sale in garden nurseries in the past, but had never purchased […]