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Gia D. Parsons
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Tomato-Genuwine
Costoluto Genovese Tomato The Costoluto Genovese has been grown since the 19th century. This tomato is deeply red and ribbed, and it has...
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Gia D. Parsons
Jun 1, 20241 min read
Grow Your Best Tomatoes
Here is my advice for growing your best tomatoes! (with some mouth watering photos!)
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Gia D. Parsons
May 26, 20241 min read
Blueberry Basics
Learn just about everything you need to know to grow blueberries successfully! I wanted to try something different and upload a PPT with...
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Gia D. Parsons
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Kryptonite
Who can pass up a tomato with such an otherworldly name? When I heard the name kryptonite, I automatically thought of Superman and the...
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Gia D. Parsons
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Moles and Voles in my Garden, Oh my!
These furry mammals live in our garden, and there is no way to get rid them. Pest control is just that; we can try to control their...
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Gia D. Parsons
Apr 9, 20241 min read
Seattle P-Patch Resource Fair
Hope to see you there!
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mcgaboard
Mar 31, 20241 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Cherokee Purple
My most favorite"est" tomato ever! A proven producer at Marymoor. You won't be disappointed in the flavor! May I present Cherokee Purple...
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mcgaboard
Mar 31, 20241 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Ananas Noir
I grew this gorgeous tomato last year and forgot to post about it. As you plan your summer garden, consider Ananas Noir. (anne-nah-nas ...
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Gia D. Parsons
Mar 31, 20242 min read
Dirt, Soil, and Compost
This past Easter, the temperatures were warm and wonderful. Many gardeners took advantage of the weather to pick up their soil, which is...
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mcgaboard
Sep 3, 20231 min read
Seattle's P-Patch 50th Anniversary Event
Come join the fun!
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mcgaboard
Aug 6, 20231 min read
Rebel Starfighter Prime Tomato
HAHA! I have found another uniquely named tomato. When a plant variety is new, I am intrigued, not only by the name but by the possible...
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mcgaboard
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Chocolate Cherry
Chocolate Cherry is a large cherry tomato that matures from green to olive and then brick red to milk chocolate brown. This indeterminate...
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mcgaboard
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Sungold
Sun Gold is an extremely popular cherry tomato and for good reason. The very productive plants need lots of room as they produce fruits...
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mcgaboard
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Work Release Paste Tomato
What a strange name for a paste tomato! Paste tomatoes are renowned for being the best tomato for tomato sauce, in Italian, passata di...
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mcgaboard
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Itachi White Cucumbers
I love growing new and unique food crops. The Itachi Cucumber is long, slender, with small seed cavities, and white! These thin-skinned...
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mcgaboard
May 7, 20231 min read
Rare Tomatoes for Sale
My good friend Marcia Dillon is a tomato specialist and she is part of the Bellevue Demo Garden plant sale. Details here... The Bellevue...
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mcgaboard
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Ornamental Plants for Sale
Our plant sale is a great way to get specialty plants from our supplier, De Santo Greenhouses. Here is a photo library of the ornamentals...
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mcgaboard
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Tomato Spotlight-Brad's Atomic Grape
Brad's Atomic Grape Tomato is a genuinely amazing looking grape tomato. Some call it downright "ugly" while others think it is a...
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mcgaboard
Apr 11, 20232 min read
How to Read Your Fertilizer Box
Have you ever wondered what the three numbers on the front of your fertilizer box stands for? 5-5-5, or 2.5-5-3? The first letter is for...
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