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Houston, we have a problem!
It's August in the Inland Northwest and if someone hasn't offered you free zucchinis yet it's only because you already have way too many...
Valerie Vissia
Aug 6, 20205 min read
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Dahlias are a bit like John Travolta
I love being in the dirt. My grandmother was an incredible gardener and she handed down that love to my sister and me. We can't wait to...
Valerie Vissia
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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Estrogen Ranch -
What makes a ranch? Chicks, ducks, big goats & little goats, cows (to train the Aussies on) Jag the horse, a pony, an amazing garden,...
Valerie Vissia
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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Abby Normal
One of my all-time favorite movies is Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein and the scene where Igor, Marty Feldman, has to tell the Dr about...
Valerie Vissia
Jun 9, 20204 min read
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The Greenhouse Effect
I recently moved to Washington from Michigan (“Why?” everybody asks; because!). The trick to gardening in Michigan is finding a sunny...
Valerie Vissia
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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This Hairy Little Gem -Borage
I love this hairy little pollinator! If I could only have one pollinator in the garden it would be this guy. Borage, also known as Bee...
Valerie Vissia
May 28, 20202 min read
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After The Storm
Nope - No hail! Never in my 30 plus years of gardening have I planted the garden and then had a hailstorm. If there was ever a year to...
Valerie Vissia
May 26, 20202 min read
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