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Vertical Gardens Talk at 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show

by Seasonal Wisdom on February 6, 2013

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From simple trellises to spectacular living walls, vertical gardening solutions are the subject of Seasonal Wisdom’s upcoming talk at the 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle, Washington.  This stunning design by Jason Doran of WGLandscape.com – created for his chicken coop! – is just one of the amazing garden ideas you’ll hear about during my talk.

There’s also a chance to win 10 Fiskars garden tools and the new Vertical Vegetable Gardening book from Chris McLaughlin! Even if you can’t come to the show, you’ll find vertical gardening resources in this post that will help you grow up… Read the full article →

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How to Grow Vegetables All Year Long (Even in Winter!)

by Seasonal Wisdom on January 31, 2013

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Growing and harvesting vegetables all four seasons of the year is only a dream for many cold climate gardeners. And that’s exactly what Niki Jabbour of Nova Scotia, Canada is trying to change.

Her book, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener (Storey Publishing) proves you can grow your own food, 365 days of the year, no matter where you live. After all, her garden is “perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in the Great White North,” as she writes in her book. And just look at the greens she’s growing in December!

Seasonal Wisdom sat down with Niki to get more advice on four-season vegetable gardening, and learn about her award-winning book. Enter to win a free copy of this book by midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Congratulations to Sarah from Texas for winning this book! Read the full article →

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Book Review: Farmstead Chef

November 3, 2012
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No matter where you live — even in a cold, four-season climate — you can eat healthy, local foods that are home-cooked and don’t cost a lot of money. That’s the message of a new book called Farmstead Chef, coauthored by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko — who are the proprietors of the renowned, eco-friendly [...]

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Interview with Peter Hatch about Monticello’s Historic Gardens

September 3, 2012
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence and father of the University of Virginia. But in his heart, he was a gardener. “No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden,” wrote Thomas [...]

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Book Review: Simply Grilling

July 5, 2012
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Nothing says “summer” better than a delicious meal prepared on a sizzling grill. Whether you prefer to eat vegetarian or crave a juicy steak, a new cookbook called Simply Grilling provides a lot of delicious ideas. For instance, this Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom dish features grilled mushrooms stuffed with spinach, garlic, red peppers, pecans and feta cheese. [...]

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A Small-Space Garden Giveaway!

May 1, 2012
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Urban gardeners. Small-space gardeners. Container gardeners. This Small-Space Garden Giveaway is designed just for you! Enter to win a complete EarthBox® Ready-to-Grow system, as well as a copy of Fern Richardson’s new critically acclaimed book, Small-Space Container Gardens. This giveaway has ended. Congratulations Melissa of Houston, Texas for winning this random drawing! Photo copyright EarthBox. 

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Book Review: The Heirloom Life Gardener

March 19, 2012
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When it comes to heirloom foods like these ‘Chioggia’ beets, Jere Gettle is considered quite the expert. As co-founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, he has even been called “the Indiana Jones of seeds,” by The New York Times. After all, this intrepid seedsman has traveled the globe to uncover unusual, delicious and beautiful [...]

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Vintage Christmas Cards of 20th Century

December 20, 2011
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Take a tour of vintage Christmas card designs, and gather little-known Christmas trivia to impress your friends at holiday parties. Image courtesy of Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas.

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Win Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners

December 19, 2011
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Sponsored Post: Enter to win great little gifts for your favorite gardener (or yourself!) from aHa! Modern Living. You’ll find these fun items are perfect for stuffing into Christmas stockings this holiday season. But hurry! This giveaway lasts only one day – December 19, 2011! Photo copyright Kevin O’Connor

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Book Review: Garden Up! (Vertical Gardening)

July 18, 2011
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What’s the best way to maximize outdoor spaces, hide eyesores and create drama in your garden? Consider vertical gardening. A recently released book called Garden Up! shows you how. Recently, I spoke with the authors to learn more about this popular gardening trend. Come take a peek… Photo copyright Garden Up!

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