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Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Download Chart Here This chart will help you determine the best time to start vegetable seeds indoors for Zone 5. …
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Pre-Season Garden Planning

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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Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

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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Easy Seed Saving for the Home Gardener

Easy Seed Saving for the Home Gardener

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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What’s Wrong with My Tomatoes? Five Common Conditions Not to Worry (Too Much) About

What’s Wrong with My Tomatoes? Five Common Conditions Not to Worry (Too Much) About

Summer is finally here in north Idaho, and so far, the tomato crop is looking good. The normally cold and…
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When & How to Plant Tomatoes for a Bountiful Harvest

When & How to Plant Tomatoes for a Bountiful Harvest

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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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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