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Growing Tomatoes Series

Everything you need to know about growing tomatoes and a few of my favorite recipes!

The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of…
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How To Plant Tomatoes Like A Pro: Timing, Tips, and Troubleshooting

How To Plant Tomatoes Like A Pro: Timing, Tips, and Troubleshooting

It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region—a time when hope and optimism run high…
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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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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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While it's cold and quiet outside, the growing garage is already starting to take shape. It's a tight fit at the moment (the SUV still lives there...for now), but it's starting to green up:Onions, leeks, shallots, and chives, thyme and mint, pansies, and my favorite today, baby snapdragons from seed I saved last fall. A strong start so your garden can hit the ground running in May. And, it's my ray of hope on a winter's day.#thecoeurdalenecoop#seedstarting2026#heirloomveggies#gardencats ... See MoreSee Less

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While it's cold and quiet outside, the growing gar While it's cold and quiet outside, the growing garage is already starting to take shape. It's a tight fit at the moment (the SUV still lives there...for now), but it's starting to green up:
Onions, leeks, shallots, and chives, thyme and mint, pansies, and my favorite today, baby snapdragons from seed I saved last fall. 

A strong start so your garden can hit the ground running in May. And, it's my ray of hope on a winter's day.

#thecoeurdalenecoop
#seedstarting2026
#heirloomveggies
#gardencats
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