About Candace

Pre-Season Garden Planning

“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the…
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It’s definitely tomato-time! The vines at the 2nd Street Chicken Ranch are heavy with tomatoes — of all sizes and…
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Note: This post was updated in September 2021. With the garden planted, I’m eagerly awaiting the fruits of my labor: …
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Summer is finally here in north Idaho, and so far, the tomato crop is looking good. The normally cold and…
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Spring is such a fickle time of year in north Idaho. One day we are basking in delightfully warm 70 degree…
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Finally, it’s the season for plant sales and nursery openings and gardeners are eager to get going – plant list…
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