Posts Tagged ‘irrigation’

Is Your Garden Ready for a Freeze?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The cold wind blowing and the churning furnace pouring out warm air woke me early this November morning. Rain is hammering out of the sky, blown in circles by heavy winds near the planet surface driving it noisily into window panes.

Frozen Branches

Frozen Branches

And, weather reporters are warning snow may follow the morning downpours. Although I doubt we’ll see snow in the city, these reports — coupled with the ice we’re seeing on early-morning windshields — reminds me to get a few last minute freeze-proofing chores done this morning.

Hopefully, these tips will help you get ready as well. Who knows? Now that I said I doubt it will snow, it probably will send down a few flurries around town just to prove me wrong. (more…)

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Learn to Install Drip Irrigation for Your Edibles

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

This just in:

Drip Irrigation for Successful Food Gardening

Wednesday, April 29, 2009,  6:30 to 8 p.m.

NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle, WA

Fee: $15

Tired of the frequent watering that food gardens demand? Drip irrigation eliminates hose dragging and sends water directly to the roots of your plants. This class will teach you all you need to know about setting up and maintaining a drip irrigation system. The instructor, David Stoller, is a landscape contractor, consultant, and teacher who has been involved in more than 700 irrigation projects over the past 40 years.

To register, contact Jean Robins at jrobins@u.washington.edu or 206-685-2590, or visit www.uwbotanicgardens.org.

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