I have had many raised beds over the years, using what I had on hand or could get for free/low cost. Those gardens worked fine. Yet I knew that if I put more into it, we could have a raised bed garden that would work so much better. #1: The Prep Of The Garden For… Continue reading The 5 Things That Make Raised Bed Gardening Easier
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Building An Herb Bed
In June of 2024, when Kirk and I attended a permaculture immersion class, I was really taken by herb spiral beds. The teacher, for sure, loved them for their nature-friendly design. I was going to build one in the summer of 2024, but then I injured my arm in early July. As it healed, I… Continue reading Building An Herb Bed
November In The Garden
November started with the tail end of a windstorm. After thinking the bush peas I planted on August 25th would do nothing, I was surprised to see purple flowers on November 1st. Saffron at the start of the second week of November. Second saffron harvest. Bok Choi is growing. Orange Swiss Chard. Kale. First week… Continue reading November In The Garden
Garden Experiment: Growing Saffron
In August, I saw an email from Baker Creek Seeds for Saffron Crocus, and I finally gave in and ordered them. For a couple of years, I had seen ads on social media for the bulbs, but I always wondered whether they'd actually grow in western Washington, and passed them by. But with us in… Continue reading Garden Experiment: Growing Saffron
Growing Dwarf Varieties Is The Solid Choice For Fall
Having a fall garden is one of the best parts of gardening: You extend the season far past what most gardeners do. You continue to bring in fresh produce. While it is too late for most areas to start a fall garden, tuck this away for next year. It is also suitable for the earliest… Continue reading Growing Dwarf Varieties Is The Solid Choice For Fall