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My thoughts on a variety of garden topics. Favorites include: vegetables, native plants, heavy clay soil, composting, and gardening with ornery dogs.

The Collected Seed

Apr 29, 20205 min read

Herbs to include in your Victory Garden The beds are made and veggies are planted. Here's what herbs to include. If you're following...

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Apr 22, 20203 min read

Protecting plants from hail Don't try this if it's not safe, but if you have time, here are some ideas on protecting plants from hail....

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The Collected Seed

Apr 20, 20204 min read

Time to plant your Victory Garden! Here's my advice on what plants and whether to buy plants or seeds at the garden center. Wow! Victory...

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Apr 17, 20203 min read

I'm always listening to something in the garden. These are the podcasts I can't live without. I've been on a rock-and-roll kick lately....

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The Collected Seed

Apr 15, 20204 min read

Victory Gardens united our nation once before, let's do it again! In mid-March, a friend asked for my help moderating a gardening group...

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