Garden Diaries

Apr 9, 2012

Jumping the Gun!

by Mike Wallace

With the mild weather we have been experiencing, many gardeners have begun to put plants out and begun to seed their gardens, but remember, it is still very early in the growing season and the risk of a cold snap still exists. Planting too early will cost you money and lead to frustration. I thought I would share this month how I determine when things should go out. Read more »

Mar 7, 2012

Notes From the Field... Ready, Set, Go!

by Mike Wallace

The mild winter we just experienced has caused an outbreak of Garden Fever in the Treasure Valley and many are looking for ways to quell the symptoms. Some very distinct symptoms are excessive re-potting of all your houseplants, constantly checking the weather, loitering around the seed display at the home improvement centers, and walking around the frozen ground looking for a soft spot in the soil to work a seed. Read more »

Nov 28, 2011

Summer of 2011

by Eve, 2011 Summer Program participant

Summer of 2011, I was almost free of the clutches of school when I decided, no more boring summers of just sitting at home. I wanted to get out and learn and do something for the world. There was only one thing I could turn to, summer camp. So I begged my mom to let me do something over the summer and we looked at camps together. Read more »