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Walla Walla Sweet Onions…You know you want them

Heirloom Vegetable Seeds by Sandy Swegel It doesn’t take much effort to convince us we should grow Walla Walla sweet onions. Think about thick slices hot from the grill. Or cold on our hot cheeseburger. Dream of oven-roasted whole onions. Or be one of those brave people who bite into the Walla Walla like it’s an […]

EZ Indoor Seed Starting

EZ Indoor Seed Starting Setup Gardening Tips Indoor Seed starting is really easy and cheap.  You get so many more plants by starting your own seeds.  My mantra in my seed starting classes is “Seeds Wanna Grow.”  You just have to give them a little help to mimic outdoor conditions. All seed-starting setups are pretty […]

Leafcutter Bees are Great Craftswomen!

All About Leafcutter Bees by TheBeesWaggle   Any name with cutter in it seems frightening, but I am here to redeem these Leafcutter Bees of such a stigma by bringing understanding through education. Leaf-cutter bees are another native species of bees found in most parts of North America. They are smaller than a honeybee, and have […]