Viva

Joined: March 31, 2023
Articles: 4

April 25, 2023

Helpful tips for planting a summer herb garden

By Viva MertlichWSU Chelan/Douglas County Master Gardener There is almost nothing as wonderful as the aroma and flavor of fresh herbs on your plate. It is easy to start and grow a summer herb garden, and it is one of…

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November 9, 2022

Understanding the Persephone period to master the winter garden

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September 21, 2022

Bring summer to your dinner table when winter comes

Most culinary herbs grow in the heat of summer, or year-round in climates far from North Central Washington. With our long, hot, sunny days in the Wenatchee Valley, you can grow herbs in your garden in summer, but what about winter?

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July 28, 2022

Don’t fret those creepy companions in your garden

While we may be used to thinking of snakes and spiders as scary, creepy crawlers, many of them live year-round in our gardens as beneficial helpers. The more we understand the roles these creatures play in the success of our gardens, the less we fear them.

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