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Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

The Miracle of Germination…or not! In this podcast episode, I’ll explore the mysteries of why garden seeds fail to germinate….
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Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of…
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Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Are you ready to get growing? In this podcast we’ll talk about the benefits of growing your vegetables from seed…
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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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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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Is it time to harvest the garlic? We're getting cl Is it time to harvest the garlic? We're getting close, but I'm going to wait another week. 🧄

Why? 

👉 First, garlic is ready to harvest when you have 4 to 5 brown leaves on the bottom, but still green leaves on top.

Upon inspection, most of my garlic has 3 to 4 brown leaves. We are close. 

I dug a couple; the size looks good, but I'm going to give the plants a few more days. Each leaf represents a wrapper, which protects the bulb, and you want several layers of wrappers.

The one thing you want to do is harvest BEFORE the entire plant turns brown. You risk having the wrappers split in the soil, which leads to disease and very poor storage. ☹️

Not sure? Count your lower brown leaves... 3 or less wait. 5 or more it's ready. Remember, different varieties will mature at different times, too.

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