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June 12, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Growing lettuce in the summer heat It seems unfair—just when we really need lettuce as the foundation of a summer salad, the lettuce wants to pack up and spend its summer at Lake Tahoe (or some other cool spot). Here’s how you… read more»
May 26, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
The scientific basis for companion planting The expression “companion planting” sounds like garden lore you should have learned at your grandmother’s knee, right? If you missed out, you can now get the 21st century update on the… read more»
January 3, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Edible Flowers with garden author & speaker Teresa O’Connor Pretty in the garden, pretty on your table—use edible flowers to make your meals sparkle! Garden author Teresa O’Connor was a featured speaker about Edible Flowers at the Mother Earth News… read more»
May 17, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Vertical gardening for healthier vegetables & fruit Vertical gardening can give you healthier plants—and more growing space. It’s time to rethink how you grow your vegetables and fruits. Anything that has a viney habit (including indeterminate… read more»
April 5, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Damping off—how to prevent this problem for your seedlings and starts In our Seedling Care video, Tricia shows how to grow healthy seedlings. Here’s more information on how to keep your seedlings from damping off. WHAT IS DAMPING OFF? “Damping off” is the… read more»
March 16, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Tips for germinating hard to start seeds Sometimes we all need a hand. If your favorite seeds are in the “hard-to-start” category, we have tips for you on techniques to give them a hand and get growing. The three basic methods for… read more»
Submitted by: Stephanie Brown
Roasted Root Vegetables “A wonderful medley of flavors and textures.” read more»
October 26, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
What is your USDA plant hardiness zone? How can I find my USDA plant hardiness zone? Click on THIS LINK for the new 2012 USDA plant hardiness zone map. You can search it by zip code. Do you live in an area (like Nevada County) with varied terrain… read more»
Submitted by: Preserve It Naturally, The Complete Guide to Food Dehydration (the cookbook that accompanies Excalibur dehydrators).
Minestrone Soup from Dried Vegetables “Come midwinter you’ll be happy you dried beans, vegetables, and herbs in the summer. Warm up the dark months with this classic.” read more»
July 6, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Check your powdery mildew facts in our true/false quiz. Bet you’ll be surprised! Welcome to the Powdery Mildew edition of Stump the Gardening Stars. See how much you know about one of our least favorite fungi. True or false? 1.  Overhead watering increases powdery mildew. 2. … read more»

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