Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
What does “days to maturity” mean on seed packets or transplant labels? This is part of the Garden Seeds series. Articles in this series can be found on our website under The CdA Coop Blog > Gardening > Garden Seeds. Given our relatively short growing season in north Idaho, I often have customers questioning if the large, beefsteak tomato cultivars…
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“So many seeds, so little garden space” If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably amassed a collection of partially-used seed packets and/or seeds saved from the garden. Over time, seed accumulation just happens. We buy more than we need with a rationalization that goes something like this: “why purchase a packet of 25 seeds, when I can buy a 1/4 pound…
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Happy New Year! I am so pleased to introduce our 2019 list of open-pollinated and heirloom tomatoes and vegetable/herb plants. We’re offering more than ever before, with 33 cultivars of tomatoes, 15 cultivars of peppers, and a nice selection of cucumbers, squash, and herbs. I think you’ll find this year’s selections unique — from your tried-and-true favorites to a few…
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Note: This Post was updated in October 2021 Autumn’s rich hues are on display all around us. Sunlit days, frosty nights, and yards covered in leaves are a trademark of the season. Soon we’ll commence raking, bagging, and disposing of leaves. What a chore. But wait, what if there was an easier way to dispose those leaves? One that would save…
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