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July 27, 2023 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Water is essential for a thriving vegetable garden. However, with municipalities placing water use restrictions on homeowners, it can be a challenge to keep the garden hydrated during periods of excessive heat. Here are some tips to help you conserve water and keep your vegetable garden growing during hot conditions. Watering Basics The optimal time to water your garden is…
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fall lettuces

July 11, 2023 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

With our summer gardens growing and producing in full force, it’s hard to even think about planning or even planting a vegetable garden for fall. But now is the time to do so! Our region’s growing season for warm-season crops is relatively short, however, many of spring’s cool-season crops can make a second appearance in the fall garden. These include…
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July 5, 2023 By Candace Godwin 2 Comments

Adding compost or mulch to your garden has several benefits. But, herbicide carryover in these amendments can cause serious problems to plant growth. Compost is a great source of organic matter that enriches the soil and improves soil structure. It provides essential nutrients for plants and is a food source for beneficial soil microbes. Mulch helps regulate soil temperature, retain…
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bunch of radishes

April 8, 2023 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Spring is here, but in northern Idaho, it’s going to be several more weeks before we can even begin thinking about planting warm-season crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, or beans. But don’t despair, April is a great month to plant a variety of cool-season crops and achieve a quick harvest before that first tomato plant goes in the ground!…
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It's turning out to be a fantastic tomato season! The cherry types are coming on, and here are a few beauties. The first two images are the Italian Piennolo del Vesuvio, the famous storage tomatoes of Napoli. I love their pointed tips. These are traditionally hung indoors to extend the season. Next is Cherry Ember. Plants are heavy with these bracts of fruit. Striking red with orange stripes. Another huge producer is Baby Roma. Clusters of red, pear-shaped fruit hang on large indeterminate plants. A customer favorite, Sweetie sports a cluster of 12 fruit... this is one of many. Next is Raspberry Burst, a new favorite. Dwarf plants are about 24 inches tall and packed with deep red to purple cherry-type orbs. Finally, after all the trials and tribulations (if you follow my newsletter, you know), tiny Elf Tears! I shed my own when I saw these! LOL! True happiness!#thecoeurdalenecoop #heirloomtomatoes #organiccherrytomatoes #homegrowntomatoes #tomatolove ... See MoreSee Less

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It's turning out to be a fantastic tomato season! It's turning out to be a fantastic tomato season! The cherry types are coming on, and here are a few beauties. The first two images are the Italian Piennolo del Vesuvio, the famous storage tomatoes of Napoli. I love their pointed tips. These are traditionally hung indoors to extend the season. Next is Cherry Ember. Plants are heavy with these bracts of fruit. Striking red with orange stripes. Another huge producer is Baby Roma. Clusters of red, pear-shaped fruit hang on large indeterminate plants. A customer favorite, Sweetie sports a cluster of 12 fruit... this is one of many. Next is Raspberry Burst, a new favorite. Dwarf plants are about 24 inches tall and packed with deep red to purple cherry-type orbs. Finally, after all the trials and tribulations (if you follow my newsletter, you know), tiny Elf Tears! I shed my own when I saw these! LOL!  True happiness!

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