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For Peat’s Sake! Why Aren’t You Going Coconuts?

rhaglund — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:08:15 +0000

My co-hort Olaf Ribiero, noted plant pathologist, arborist, author and saver-of-ancient-trees, sent me a note about the UK proposal to phase out peat in consumer-based compost materials by the year 2020. I had known that peat extraction was destroying the ancient peat bogs, but what I hadn’t realized was the impact peat extraction has on [...]

Garden Blogger Bloom Day – March 2010

rhaglund — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:43 +0000

Wow! It’s March 15th again – the Ides of March? I’m ruled by Mars, or so the horoscope says, so let’s celebrate with images of the beauty of spring marching forth. Enjoy!

Greater Seattle Area Plant Sales in Spring 2010

rhaglund — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:48:43 +0000

If you haven’t already, it is time to mark your calender for all the great plant sales coming to the greater Seattle area this spring. Following is a list of some of my favorites.
If you have another plant sale you would like to see added to this list, let us know here.
If you aren’t in [...]

Gardening Gone Wild Picture This Contest

rhaglund — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:19:41 +0000

Yesterday, I read on Willi’s Digginfood.com blog about Gardening Gone Wild’s Picture This photo contest. So, I hustled over to the GGW site to learn more. The theme for submissions is Awakening, chosen by March contest judge and fabulous garden photographer Saxon Holt.
I culled through a number of photos taken over many years in the [...]

Season Premiere of Shirley Bovshow’s Garden World Report is Live!

rhaglund — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:07:20 +0000

Fellow garden coach and fantastic all around horty gal, Shirley Bovshow, has put together a fantastic new online garden show for the internet. And guess what? She asked me to contribute to the premiere! I’m so honored to be a part of the program, and I’m quite humbled by all the work and creativity Shirley [...]