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Seed Starting Essentials: How to Germinate Difficult Seed

Seed Starting Essentials: How to Germinate Difficult Seed

Starting garden vegetables and flowers from seed is relatively easy, and most seeds don’t need any special treatment to germinate….
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How to Quell the Urge to Start Seed in January

How to Quell the Urge to Start Seed in January

The desire to start seeds for the spring garden grows strong in January – a least it does for me….
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15: Growing Herbs Indoors, It’s Easy and Fun!

15: Growing Herbs Indoors, It’s Easy and Fun!

An herb garden right outside the kitchen door is a cook’s delight. Fresh herbs add a special burst of flavor…
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Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

The Miracle of Germination…or not! In this podcast episode, I’ll explore the mysteries of why garden seeds fail to germinate….
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Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of…
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Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Are you ready to get growing? In this podcast we’ll talk about the benefits of growing your vegetables from seed…
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Quick hello for anyone who doesn't know me yet-- I'm Candace, and I own The Coeur d'Alene Coop.I grow 100+ varieties of heirloom and open-pollinated vegetables, flowers, and herbs for people who want plants that actually perform in our climate.I'm a certified Idaho Master Gardener, a garden columnist, and an Idaho-licensed nursery owner. Every season I start more than 4,000 seedlings -- carefully and intentionally, using organic growing practices.If you want better plants and fewer garden regrets, you've found the right place. Welcome! 🍅Shop link in bio or https://thecoeurdalenecoop.com/shop#thecoeurdalenecoop#organicgardening#gardeninginnorthidaho#heirloomtomatoes#heirloomvegetables ... See MoreSee Less

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Quick hello for anyone who doesn't know me yet-- I Quick hello for anyone who doesn't know me yet-- I'm Candace, and I own The Coeur d'Alene Coop.

I grow 100+ varieties of heirloom and open-pollinated vegetables, flowers, and herbs for people who want plants that actually perform in our climate.

I'm a certified Idaho Master Gardener, a garden columnist, and an Idaho-licensed nursery owner. 

Every season I start more than 4,000 seedlings -- carefully and intentionally, using organic growing practices.

If you want better plants and fewer garden regrets, you've found the right place. Welcome! 🍅

Shop link in bio or https://thecoeurdalenecoop.com/shop

#thecoeurdalenecoop
#organicgardening
#gardeninginnorthidaho
#heirloomtomatoes
#heirloomvegetables
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