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garlic bulbs with a blue ribbon from a fair

August 29, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Garlic isn’t just a kitchen staple—it’s a touch of garden magic wrapped in papery skin. Whether you roast it until buttery-sweet, mince it into a zesty pasta sauce, or braid it into a rustic display, garlic deserves its superstar status. But here’s the thing: once you taste homegrown garlic, you’ll see that the grocery store version is like a faded…
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deformed tomato green on the vine

August 15, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of strange, wonderful, and truly surprising facts. Today, we’re going to uncover all the juicy details about the tomato’s secret life—where hairy stems, massive blooms, and sticky plant “tar” make an appearance. Useless facts? Hardly. Next time you’re at a garden…
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August 1, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

“How the heck do you plant a garden without digging?” A fellow gardener brought up this question during a recent discussion about the no-dig gardening method. The question makes sense because, on the surface, no-dig gardening doesn’t seem logical. “Yes, you’ll need to do some digging in a no-dig garden,” I replied. However, the goal is minimal disturbance to the…
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August 1, 2025 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your trowel into the dirt for the first time, some plants have a magical ability to lift your spirits. These ten easy-to-grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables require minimal attention and reward you with vibrant blooms, soothing scents, or a delicious harvest. Each mood-lifting plant brings its beauty, calm, and joy to any…
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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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