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It’s always such a nice feeling to get out of the scramble of planting season and into the routine of regular maintenance. Among other tasks, regular maintenance means watering. Because we’ve moved into crispy and dry July, I thought this would be a good opportunity to talk a little bit about water conservation strategies and
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The growing season has finally arrived, the spring bulbs are in full bloom and gardening is underway! It’s garden prep time. You may have already put some seeds in the ground but because it’s been so wet, I’ve wanted to let the soil dry a little more before prepping it for planting. Working with wet soil
To till or not to till? Read More »
Having a garden usually means an abundance of vegetables (zucchini anyone?). And while it’s true that nothing in natural systems really goes to waste i.e. the veggies that you don’t harvest go to flower, attract beneficial insects, and ultimately get recycled back into the soil, a little bit of attention paid to how much you
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I get this question a lot from clients and workshop participants, “What do you think of raised beds versus in-ground beds? What would you recommend?” There are advantages and disadvantages to consider for both options. Click on the video to learn what might be the right choice for you.
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Outdoor planting season is just around the corner here in Bozeman! In gardening, timing is everything. If you put seeds in the ground too soon, before the soil warms up adequately, you run the risk of them rotting in the ground. If you put them in too late, they may not mature on time. As
What to plant when… Read More »
Spring has arrived here in Bozeman and I’ve been planting greens in our greenhouse, starting tomato and pepper plants, and getting ready for the busy season ahead. As we move into the growing season, I will continue to share tips and insights for getting the most out of your gardens this season. Today, I want to share
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When I was at a coffee shop this past fall, I ran into a workshop participant and asked her if she had had success this past growing season. Along with admitting that she had been too busy to have a garden, she was also willing to share the fact that she had been a little
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As you look towards the spring gardening season, I wanted to share with you my Top Three Gardening Book Recommendations. In the age of Google, I realize that a lot of gardening information is just a click away. However, nothing beats a good gardening book that you will use year after year. But when you go to
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A hard frost has finally hit and I’m ready to put my annual gardens to bed for the winter. For some of you, this information is probably coming a little late as you’ve already moved on from gardening season. However, because of the mild fall we’ve been having, I’ve wanted to keep my tomatoes and
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Do you have big plans for your garden this spring and new ideas of what you’re going to implement during the growing season? Do you start strong at the beginning of the growing season and find yourself petering out by July? Perhaps you’re even ‘over it’ by August? My video today talks about two very important tips in
Grow into your garden. Start small and stay close! Read More »