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Bean seed germinating | The Coeur d Alene Coop

January 31, 2019 By Candace Godwin 5 Comments

“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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Harvest Bounty | The Coeur d Alene Coop

January 12, 2019 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

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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leaf mold bin | The coeur d alene coop

October 15, 2018 By Candace Godwin 4 Comments

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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Covered Raised Bed with Row Cover

September 24, 2018 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

It’s hard to bid adieu to the summer garden. No more vine-ripened tomatoes, no snacking on fresh beans or sweet cherry toms, no walking through the garden to see what’s ripening, no pulling errant weeds (wait, that never stops!), no more just sitting and taking it all in. But wait! You don’t have to hang up your trowel just yet….
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It's happening, Peeps! Our annual Clearing the Greenhouse Plant Sale: Wednesday, May 20, 9 to 4 at The Coop, 1002 N. 2nd, CdA.Heirloom tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, onions, herbs, and more. All organically grown. Lots of goodies, but limited quantities of each. Shop early! Cash or credit cards.Park on Miller Ave. Enter through the alley gate.Last chance for CDA Coop Plants till next year! 🍅 ... See MoreSee Less

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GMO Purple Tomato, Dark Hollow, sports purple-ting GMO Purple Tomato, Dark Hollow, sports purple-tinged roots. No surprise, actually. Just showing its snapdragon heritage. These plants are super stocky and vigorous. But what will they taste like? 🤔

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