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January 27, 2022 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year, for gardening begins in January with a dream. Josephine Nuese My mailbox has been overflowing with gardening catalogs – and I bet yours has been too! There’s nothing I love more than curling up with a big…
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Seed Packets | The Coeur d'Alene Coop

January 6, 2022 By Candace Godwin 1 Comment

Are you ready to get growing? In this podcast we’ll talk about the benefits of growing your vegetables from seed and I’ll help you decipher all that great information found on a seed packet or in a seed catalog. From understanding terms like hybrid to days-to-maturity, you’ll be primed to begin growing your garden from seed. Podcast #5 Show Notes…
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Thanksgiving Cactus, Schlumbergia truncata | The Coeur d Alene Coop

December 2, 2021 By Candace Godwin 2 Comments

Next to the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus (genus Schlumbergera) is one of the most popular plants to give and receive during the holiday season. And for good reason – its lovely, draping blooms of red, pink, or white often appear around Thanksgiving, Christmas…or Easter.       But if it’s a “Christmas cactus,” why does it bloom in early November or in…
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colorful poinsettia | The Coeur d Alene Coop

December 1, 2021 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

In this month’s podcast, I’ll share some fun holiday lore about three quintessential holiday houseplants: the Poinsettia, the Christmas Cactus, and the Amaryllis. I’ll also give you care tips to keep your plants growing and blooming all season long! Happy Holidays!! Podcast #4 Show Notes Christmas or Thanksgiving Cactus? How to Tell Is it a Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus or…
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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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