Susan Mulvihill

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In the Garden: Your job for the week – check out gardening shows

Sun., June 7, 2020

My husband, Bill, and I really enjoy watching the British gardening program “Gardeners World.” In the U.K., it airs every Friday night during primetime, and the broadcasts are an hour long for most of the garden season.

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In the Garden: Events are canceled, but there’s still plenty of good to harvest

UPDATED: Sun., May 31, 2020

I know I’m not the only one who has been stunned by the way the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our daily lives. The past three months have been surreal. In addition to disrupting so many of our routines, it has affected gardeners.

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In the Garden: Pollinator project comes with lots of unexpected learning opportunities

UPDATED: Sun., May 24, 2020

Our pollinator garden’s first growing season was a journey of discovery as we watched the plants grow and bloom while observing the variety of insects that visited them. While we didn’t see any monarchs, plenty of other butterflies stopped by.

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In the Garden: Spice up your garden with culinary herbs

Sat., May 16, 2020

Culinary herbs are the easiest edible plants you can grow. With no known insect or disease problems, they are a breeze to grow. Herbs add such a flavorful dimension to all kinds of dishes. If you plant them right outside your door, they’ll become an integral part of your cooking.

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In the Garden: Expand your harvest options with container gardening

Sat., May 9, 2020

You don’t need a garden plot to grow fresh produce. Planting vegetables and herbs in containers is an excellent alternative to conventional gardens. By finding the sunniest location available, you will be successful.

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In the Garden: The best-tasting tomatoes are grown at home

UPDATED: Sun., May 3, 2020

I think it’s safe to say the tomato is everyone’s favorite veggie to grow. Try as they might, grocery stores just can’t offer us fully ripened, flavorful tomatoes. As a result, we gardeners crave them through the fall and winter months and put them at the top of our planting list.

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In the Garden: Warm season crops as cool as a cucumber

Sat., April 25, 2020

With the month of May just around the corner, it’s time to think about growing warm season crops in the garden. In the Inland Northwest, it’s usually safe to plant them after May 15, although one should always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts.

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In the Garden: How to grow onions

Sat., April 18, 2020

It seems like no matter which savory dish I make, onions always play a prominent role. They are easy to grow, so let’s take a look at how to have the best results with them.

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In the Garden: Annuals add delightful color all season long

Sat., April 11, 2020

Flowers are one of the most delightful aspects of a garden. The sheer variety of blossom colors, plant heights and leaf shapes is mindboggling. Some have pleasant fragrances, which adds another dimension to the experience. It’s fascinating to watch butterflies and other insects that visit them, as well.

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