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The Traveling Gardener Series presents: Washington. This series highlights plants native to different states and regions in the United States and beyond.

Dirty Hoes: A Guide to Garden Tools

Knowing your garden tools is essential to great gardening practices. This guide illustrates common garden tools and the best ways to use them.

Garden Maintenance, Garden Tools, Home GardeningEmma SamuelsonNovember 24, 2021garden tools, garden maintenance, garden products, garden guide, garden methods, gardening, garden, tools, home gardening, shovel, plants, maintenanceComment

A Guide to Season Switching

A step-by-step guide to season switching in your garden.

Permie Notes: Permaculture Principles to Ponder

A breakdown of the 12 design principles of permaculture to help guide you in practicing a more sustainable way of gardening, farming, and tending to your plants.

Bulbs Abound: Planting Onions in Winter

January is the month to plant your onions! The Earth Witch shares some insights on how to plant onions in your garden, how to choose a variety that best suits your needs, and general tips on tending to your onions as they grow.

Urban Critters: Dealing with Raccoons, Birds, Cats, and Squirrels

A blog post offering some essential tips and tricks in deterring larger pests and managing a garden that attracts a lot of critters.

Home Gardening, Pest Control, Garden MaintenanceEmma SamuelsonDecember 30, 2020garden maintenance, gardening, garden, pest, pest control, garden methods, garden products, deterrents, local wildlife, local animals, cats, squirrels, raccoons, birdsComment

House Plant Winter Care

A short and sweet blog on tending to house plants during the coldest months of the year.

Houseplants, Seasonal, Home GardeningEmma SamuelsonDecember 16, 2020Houseplants, indoor gardening, indoor growing, garden, winter, garden methods, gardening, garden guide, garden maintenance, sunlight, temperatureComment

The Winter Garden

A quick look at the specific qualities of growing a winter garden and how to manage the changes in temperature and crop rotation.

What is a Microclimate?

A short and sweet blog explaining what a microclimate is and how to use that information wisely in your garden.

Home GardeningEmma SamuelsonOctober 21, 2020microclimate, climate, climate zone, home gardening, home gardener, weather conditions, temperature, gardening, garden, garden methods, book reference, golden gate gardening, bay area, permaculture, sustainableComment

Cabbage, Broccoli, and Aphids! Oh My!

As we enter into fall and winter growing season, here are some insights on aphids and how to control them in the garden, specifically when it comes to brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. Happy pest controlling!