Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
You’ve probably heard me sing the praises of tucking flowers into your veggie beds—pollinators love it, and they help keep pests at bay. But what if you turned the tables? What if your garden consists of just a handful of patio pots? Can you sneak veggies in? Oh, you bet your micro-dwarf tomatoes you can! This season, give your flowerpots…
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Brace yourself… I’m about to say something that might make you drop your trowel: It’s already time to start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. I know, I know—you’re still rinsing dirt off your knees from planting summer crops. Maybe your tomatoes just settled in, or you’re still wrangling bean seeds like I am. But trust me on this—fall gardening…
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In a world of unpredictable weather, shifting seasons, and persistent pests, resilient gardening is more important than ever. Building a garden that can bounce back from setbacks like a late frost, drought conditions, or a bug invasion means less stress for you and more success for your plants. By working with nature instead of against it, you can create a…
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Gardening may seem like a solo gig—just you, your trowel, and the satisfying scent of soil—but it doesn’t have to be a one-person show. If you find joy in talking to tomatoes (I’m guilty), imagine how much fun it could be to share your passion with others who “get it.” Here in North Idaho, we are lucky to have a…
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