The Sandpoint Eater: Ode to oregano
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
While most of my perennials were quite inconsistent this spring, a fragrant patch of oregano thrives not far from my leafy red rhubarb plant. My …
Tagged: gardening
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 …
Dirt-y Secrets: Winter approaches
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“They who sing through summer, must dance through winter.” — Italian Proverb
There is no doubt about it, we are entering a new season and …
Dirt-y Secrets: Summer is a busy season in the garden
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 …
Dirt-y Secrets: Have patience in June and don’t give up on garden tasks
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“Wherever you are planted in life, bloom with courage and grace.”
— adapted from Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
I can think of two people …
Gardening for the Apocalypse
By Emily Levine
Reader Contributor
With what seems to be the end of the world chomping at our heels and we stand feeling helpless before the diminishing supply in the …
Inspiration for the home gardener, close to home
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
It’s commonplace for artists, musicians, writers and creators of all types to draw inspiration from the works of others in their own endeavors.
As it …
Gardening with Laurie:
By Laurie Brown
Reader Garden Columnist
Spring blooming bulbs can provide a glorious show, many blooming before many other plants leaf out. Sadly, many of us find them an exercise …
Garden of Artistry show coming July 22-24
By Reader Staff
The Garden of Artistry Fine Art Show opens for its fifth year July 22, 23 and 24 at the Ponderay Garden Center. In the last four years …
Gardening with Laurie: Black Foliage
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Black foliage is striking in the garden; it draws the eye. Because dark colors recede, black foliage can make the garden look bigger; put it …
Happy Monday! There’s plenty to do this week including: the a Live Comedy Show, Timberfest, Sandpoint Ren Faire, a New Old Time Chautauqua, and more! See the full list of events in the 
