I had another highly successful year of growing dahlias. Not only did my direct planting experiment work well, but I grew some unexpectedly robust dahlia plants from seed. The only trouble with that was that they didn’t bloom until a couple of weeks before killing cold weather. This inspired me to dig them up and […]
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Gardening Properly with Property Lines
Borders and property lines. Everyone has them if you have any kind of garden space. These demarcations present unique problems, with both a physical and social implications. You can save yourself trouble and heartache by being aware of a few things. (click on any photo to enlarge) 1. Property lines mean a mingling of plants. […]
Tips for Direct Planting Dahlias in Southwest Idaho
Dahlias are tender perennials, meaning they will only survive mild winters, specifically for them in zones 9 – 11. How easy it is to grow them as annuals in other climates depends on the combination of length of season, heat, and humidity. Southwest Idaho definitely has the heat aspect of the trio, but is lacking somewhat […]
19 Ways to Tame the Tyranny of Fall Clean Up
The common list of fall clean-up chores has terrorized me over the years. Right on the heels of trying to preserve the glut of late summer produce, comes the rush of attempting to collect the last of what is fresh before the first hard frost. And all the while, not only are weeds growing, but […]
22 Tips for Weeding in Real Life Gardens
Photos of other people’s gardens can be inspiring. Or depressing. Either they manage to make one view weed free, they photoshop it, or they have full time help with weeding. This is not real life for most people. Even in the showcase gardens I have visited around the world, that DO have a full time […]