Dirt-y Secrets: Spring has (mostly) arrived
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“It is one of those April days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and …
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“It is one of those April days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and …
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
The light has changed and the nights have cooled. It is a glorious time of transition. Summer is winding down but we still have lots …
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“Hot fun in the summertime!”
— Sly Stone
If you are a gardener, you live for summer. I am speaking for myself and anyone who …
By Ranel Hansen
Reader Columnist
I am Ranel Hanson. You might know me from my years as the owner of Zany Zebra or from my previous years as an admissions/marketing …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Some gardeners at some point want to save seeds from their favorite varieties, be they vegetables or ornamentals. There are several reasons for doing this: …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Herbs can be some of the easiest plants to grow for the home food garden. They add interest to meals or tea, and some are …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
After a several false starts, spring is finally really here. The cottonwoods went from bare to leafed out in about three days. The dandelions are …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
The garden is a great way to save money on vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. It’s even better when you can save money on the …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Contrast is useful in any garden design. Contrast draws the eye. It’s dynamic. It grabs the attention, and brings certain areas into focus. It can …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
The spikes of iris, billows of lupins, and even the glorious blooms of the peonies are done for the year — peonies done by the …
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