Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
Winter’s cold, gray skies have me dreaming of summer’s golden glow and the sweet smell of basil wafting on a warm breeze. But it’s not a dream – I really am smelling the delicious, clove-like scent as I move my hand over the pot of basil growing on my kitchen counter. Immediately, my mood improves. And my countenance isn’t the…
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Does the thought of digging into the soil have your fingers itching for spring? Then don’t miss this Winter Sowing workshop and get a jump on your spring garden! In this hands-on session, you’ll discover the magic of seed cold stratification, why it’s nature’s secret germination trick for many plants, and step-by-step winter sowing techniques to ensure success. Learn the…
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SAVE THE DATE: Registration opens soon! We’ll cover all the basics of starting a vegetable garden from seed (plus herbs and flowers, too). Topics include seed biology, what seeds need to germinate, soils and fertilizers, the timing and understanding of days to maturity, and seed-starting equipment. Plus, each participant receives a free packet of seeds. Let’s get our 2025 growing…
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The Christmas cactus (genus Schlumbergera) is one of the most popular plants to give and receive during the holiday season. And for a good reason – its cheery flowers of many colors can brighten even the grayest winter days. I recently had the pleasure of visiting with my fellow Idaho Master Gardener, Brenda Hochhalter, who is, by all accounts, the…
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