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Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter Cactus? How to Tell!

Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter Cactus? How to Tell!

Next to the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus (genus Schlumbergera) is one of the most popular plants to give and receive…
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Episode #4: How to Care for Holiday Houseplants

Episode #4: How to Care for Holiday Houseplants

In this month’s podcast, I’ll share some fun holiday lore about three quintessential holiday houseplants: the Poinsettia, the Christmas Cactus,…
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Compost in the Fall Garden: Why It’s Important

Compost in the Fall Garden: Why It’s Important

I find it really satisfying to put my garden to bed in the fall, in part, because I get great…
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Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

In Podcast #3, I share the one vital chore that should be done each fall — and that’s amending the…
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How To Extend Your Gardening Season with a Low Tunnel

How To Extend Your Gardening Season with a Low Tunnel

Just because the calendar says “fall” doesn’t mean that the gardening season has to come to an end. On the…
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Episode #2: How to Extend Your Garden Season; Plus Planting Fall Garlic

Episode #2: How to Extend Your Garden Season; Plus Planting Fall Garlic

In Podcast Episode 2, I share a few ideas on how you can extend your gardening season into late fall…
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Is your garden ready for the summer heat? ☀️🌱The Peeps in The Coop gardening community just received my latest article, packed with practical tips for helping gardens thrive during hot weather—and now I'm sharing that article with everyone.But here's what else they received in addition to the article:🌱 A handy succession planting chart showing what to plant after garlic, lettuce, peas, and other early crops.🌱 My monthly Pro Gardener Checklist with timely July garden tasks for our North Idaho growing season.Every issue is filled with practical, seasonal, region-specific gardening tips that go beyond what I share on social media—delivered just twice a month, completely free, and never spammy.If you'd like to garden right alongside me this season, I'd love to have you join us. 💚👉 http://eepurl.com/g2QHkjhttps://thecoeurdalenecoop.com/how-to-keep-garden-plants-thriving-during-summer-heat/ ... See MoreSee Less

How to Keep Garden Plants Thriving During Summer Heat - The Coeur d'Alene Coop

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Learn how to help garden plants thrive during summer heat with smarter watering, mulch, shade cloth, and healthy soil. Practical tips for productive summer gardens.
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