Gardening with Laurie: Getting ready for frost
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Horrid though it seems, frost will be here soon. The average first frost date in Sandpoint is Sept. 15, so we could be less than …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Horrid though it seems, frost will be here soon. The average first frost date in Sandpoint is Sept. 15, so we could be less than …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Most people, especially gardeners, love to have fresh-cut flowers in the house. They bring color, fragrance and a good feeling into the home. But while …
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
Blue flowers are scarcer than most other colors. You see a lot of them advertised in plant catalogs, but mostly they are actually purple. “Johnson’s …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Mulch is something most gardeners know about but may not know how to use. There are several reasons for using it; in winter, it insulates …
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
It’s official: October is here, the leaves are turning, the geese are honking in the sky and plants are dying back. Time to put the …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
While most plants should be cut back in autumn, there are some seed heads that can be left standing. They will not only add structure …
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 …
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