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The myth of the no-maintenance garden

March 10, 2020 by Andrea Bellamy 1 Comment

Shade tolerant plants along a brick path to a potting shed

The rise in popularity of low- or “no-maintenance” (ha!) landscapes is part of a simultaneous trend: the one where you’re supposed to do everything perfectly, yet have it all look effortless.

Filed Under: Blogging, My garden Tagged With: Gardening 101, low maintenance, vegetable gardening

Vegetable seeds to sow in early spring

February 23, 2020 by Andrea Bellamy 2 Comments

Seeds sprouting in brown eggshells used as pots

Wondering which seeds to start in Vancouver in February or March? These tips for getting your vegetable garden started apply across the Pacific Northwest and similarly mild climates.

Filed Under: Small-Space Vegetable Gardens, Veggies & Edibles Tagged With: Gardening 101, organic gardening, spring, starting seeds

Welcome to the warm season

June 3, 2010 by Andrea Bellamy 11 Comments

close up of red cherry tomatoes

An explanation of cool and warm seasons in gardening, and why vegetables and herbs sometimes bolt (grow tall and set seed).

Filed Under: Veggies & Edibles Tagged With: bolting, cool season, Gardening 101, transplant shock, warm season

Cover me: the low-down on green manures

October 28, 2008 by Andrea Bellamy 8 Comments

A ladybug enjoys a field of clover

I didn’t do so well at planting a winter vegetable garden this year (I am terrible at planning for winter in the height of summer, which is, unfortunately, when you need to do your planting for winter harvesting). Other than some quick-growing salad greens that I managed to sneak in at the beginning of September, […]

Filed Under: Composting, Green Gardening & Living Tagged With: cover crop, Gardening 101, green manure, living mulch, organic gardening, soil amendment

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