Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
There is nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato! And the best thing? Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow. In this podcast episode, I’ll share some tips and information for growing your best tomato ever! From how to plant and water (deep for both), fertilizing tips, understanding tomato blossom drop, and even some “rescue first aid” to repair a…
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Oh snap! Did you just accidentally break off the main growing stem of your tomato plant? It happens! While tomato plants are pretty resilient, sometimes accidents happen… when the dog whizzes through the garden… or you snap the main stem while pinching off a leaf stem (done this more than once!) Yep…stuff happens. The good news is that all is…
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Gardening in Northern Idaho is challenging and this year it seems especially so. Our 120 days of “frost-free” growing is considered a short-season – and this spring, Mother Nature is stealing even more of those precious growing days from us! So, how can you get the most out of your garden under these challenging conditions? Succession planting. This planting technique…
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Should you amend your soil in the spring? Yes! Should you use a rototiller to work it in? No! In this podcast episode, I’ll share eight essential spring gardening tips to get your growing season off to a great start! Starting a new garden bed over grass? I’ll share a few ways to remove it, plus tips for rotating crops,…
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