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Traveling Plantswoman – Spring on the Olympic Peninsula
This weekend I 'ran away from home' again to the Soleduc River in the Olympic National forest. It was an unbelievably beautiful weekend with a mix of sun and showers. Though it was not warm, Spring was still in evidence and showing all the fresh green that we so look...
Traveling Plantswoman – Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Sometimes people ask me 'where do you get inspiration?' I would have to say I go back and reconnect with the reasons I became a Landscape Designer in the first place. The wonder of spring, the fall colors, the cold winter with blooms still in evidence, the contrast...
Little Bytes: Lettuce Container Round 2
Hello everyone, Kristen here with our completed lettuce container. We had one of those perfect moments when the stars aligned and weather cleared giving us about an hour or so to get out and play in the dirt. If you missed our previous post with the instructions...
Our Last Word On Lettuce… (maybe)
We hope we've inspired you to get out and grow some lettuce. Next week we will see how Kristen did with her lettuce container and then we will be done with our lettuce focus... for now. As the first crop of the season we want to get you up and growing with us. Be...
Cut-and-Come-Again Lettuce
Last week we talked about cut-and-come-again lettuces. We want to pass along a great article from www.vegetablegardener.com. THIS article is excellently written and has great information regarding cut-and-come-again lettuce including types and the author's...
All About Growing Lettuce
We know, we know, we've spent a fair amount of time lately talking about lettuce. Are we done yet? Not quite. We want to share a few helpful links about lettuce growing. You know, just in case you want more information or there is a question we haven't answered...
Little Bytes: Weather Watch
So this happened last week... By the time the snow stopped we had about 3/4 of an inch. Since we are new to the Chicago area I'm in the habit of looking at the weather every morning, most of the time before I even get out of bed. The day I took this photo I looked...
Little Bytes – Lettuce Container
After last week’s post ‘Spring Yes, Spring’ it is time to get the lettuce in the containers. We are going to plant a mixed container with lettuce and spinach leaving room to plant green beans in just a few weeks. *For more information about making your own lettuce mix...
Little Bytes – Let’s Plant Some Lettuce
Its almost time. Earth is warming, sun is shinning and now I can stop pacing in front of the window and start planning, purchasing, and planting. Lettuce is one of the first things of the season you can plant. There are some fun ways to start planting with...
Traveling Plantswoman – Maui
After the Northwest Flower and Garden Show each year I want to relax. I usually try and schedule a vacation. The show is a hard act to follow so I have to choose wisely. I try to build on the feeling of spring that I felt at the show. This year that meant Maui. I have...
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