Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
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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It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region—a time when hope and optimism run high as we head to the garden, dreaming of picking big, juicy tomatoes, snacking on sweet cherry varieties bursting with flavor, or making jars of salsa! But first, we need to get them in the ground. Whether this is your first…
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A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready to bloom, or perhaps what needed attention. As I dodged the giant bumblebees emerging from their underground lairs, I stumbled upon a strawberry plant nearly eaten to the ground. I was stunned. The once-full leaves were…
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I was recently trolled on social media for a “too-perfect” photo of Sasha’s Altai heirloom tomatoes. Given their origins in Siberia, I promoted the tomatoes’ early-producing qualities and adaptability to our cooler growing conditions. The image showcased beautiful red, ripe, and uniform fruit—picture perfect! But the troll wasn’t convinced, commenting, “It looks GMO, so I’ll pass.” Everyone’s entitled to their…
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