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Fall Planting: How to Plant, Divide and Sow Perennials

Fall Planting: How to Plant, Divide and Sow Perennials

Fall is one of my favorite times in the garden. With cooler temperatures prevailing, the garden seems to come alive…
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How to Rescue and Ripen Late-Season Green Tomatoes

How to Rescue and Ripen Late-Season Green Tomatoes

Without a doubt, it’s been another challenging growing season in northern Idaho. Cold weather in May and June saw overnight…
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Growing it Forward: Seed Saving and Simple Plant Propagation

Growing it Forward: Seed Saving and Simple Plant Propagation

Like everything else, the price of seeds and garden plants continues to rise. Seed saving and propagating plants is a…
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Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

I love to entertain, especially in the summer when produce from the garden is most abundant. One delicious and super-easy…
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How to Prevent and Manage Blossom End Rot in Your Garden

How to Prevent and Manage Blossom End Rot in Your Garden

Our recent extreme temperatures are causing a lot of stress in the garden, not only for the plants but for…
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It’s the Splits! How to Prevent Tomato Cracking and Splitting

It’s the Splits! How to Prevent Tomato Cracking and Splitting

Argh! How incredibly frustrating is it to discover your prize beefsteak tomato has split on the vine? Especially after nurturing…
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What is she up to now? Germination testing, of course! I saved quite a few seeds this summer, and I want to ensure they are viable for next season. I'd say this is a yes! If you saved garden seeds this year or acquired some from friends, it's a good idea to run a quick Germination test. It's better to know now than be disappointed in spring. You can sow in seed starting mix, as I have done here, or place seeds in damp paper towels inside a baggie. And no, as much as I would like to, these seedlings will not be grown out - they're headed to the compost bin. 🫤#thecoeurdalenecoop #seedtesting #germinationtest #planningforspring ... See MoreSee Less

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What is she up to now? Germination testing, of cou What is she up to now? Germination testing, of course! I saved quite a few seeds this summer, and I want to ensure they are viable for next season. I'd say this is a yes! 

If you saved garden seeds this year or acquired some from friends, it's a good idea to run a quick Germination test. It's better to know now than be disappointed in spring. You can sow in seed starting mix, as I have done here, or place seeds in damp paper towels inside a baggie. And no, as much as I would like to, these seedlings will not be grown out - they're headed to the compost bin. 🫤

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