2021 Gardening Goddess Update
Dear Gardening Friends, What a wild year we've had. This week is the one year "anniversary" of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic. Next...
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Jolie Ann Donohue
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Oct 25, 20202 min read
Long Time No See Gardening Friends
Hello my dear gardening friends, I hope you are all well, safe, and healthy as this pandemic drags on into the 10th month. My last...
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thegardeninggoddess
Mar 14, 20203 min read
And then there was snow on March 14...
Good morning gardening friends, What a weird time we are living in Portland Oregon. Since the end of February it has been day time highs...
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thegardeninggoddess
Feb 22, 20202 min read
End of February Gardening Update
Good morning gardening friends, Wow, does it feel like spring is in the air. We are a month away from the official first day of spring....
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thegardeninggoddess
Feb 9, 20205 min read
What to do in the February Garden
Happy February Gardening Friends, Have you seen sneak peaks of summer poking from the chilly ground? Blooming snowdrops, crocus, and...
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thegardeninggoddess
Feb 1, 20202 min read
Happy New Year from The Gardening Goddess
I hope you are well this new year 2020. Actually, I am delayed in wishing you a happy new year as it is February 1st. My attention has...
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thegardeninggoddess
Nov 27, 20192 min read
End of Autumn Update
Greetings Gardening Friends, I hope your gardens were fruitful and fun this autumn season. Did you grow any cool season vegetables for an...
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thegardeninggoddess
Aug 18, 20192 min read
End of August Garden Update
Greeting Gardening Friends, I hope you are all harvesting and enjoying the rewards of your edible garden this summer. I am harvesting...
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thegardeninggoddess
Aug 15, 20194 min read
Late Summer Tomato Care
Portland gardeners, We are about halfway into August and that leaves us about one month left for our tomatoes to ripen before cooler...
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thegardeninggoddess
Jul 18, 20196 min read
Blossom End Rot, Powdery Mildew, and Nutrient Deficiency on Cucumber and Squash
Greetings Gardening Friends! Here in Portland we are about two months into the summer growing season. The season got off to a slow start...
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thegardeninggoddess
Jul 4, 20193 min read
Planning for a fall & winter harvest
Summer is here and my garden is already producing basil, cucumbers, and summer squash. Right around the corner are beans and tomatoes....
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thegardeninggoddess
Jul 1, 20192 min read
July 1st Edible Garden Update
Happy Summer Gardening Friends! Just over a week ago we celebrated the Summer Solstice honoring the longest day of the year and the...
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thegardeninggoddess
Jun 20, 20193 min read
Flowers for Everyone!
I'll admit it, I LOVE FLOWERS. The older I get the more flowers are in my garden. Some would say all garden space should be devoted to...
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thegardeninggoddess
Jun 13, 20193 min read
Pruning Tomato Plants
Happy Sunshine Gardeners! Wow, what a HOT few days we've had in Portland. 97 on Tuesday and 99 on Wednesday. I swear my tomato and...
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thegardeninggoddess
Jun 2, 20192 min read
What to Plant in the June Edible Garden
Good morning gardening friends and happy June! The beginning of June and end of spring is a fantastic time for planting a wide array of...
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thegardeninggoddess
May 28, 20192 min read
End of May Planting Update
Good afternoon gardening friends, The month of May is nearly over. What a lovely month of gardening and visiting botanical gardens! If...
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thegardeninggoddess
May 2, 20193 min read
What To Plant In May
Greeting Portland gardening friends, Happy May Day! Happy Beltane! Happy Spring! The daffodils and tulips that harkened the end of dreary...
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thegardeninggoddess
Apr 29, 20194 min read
Your Indispensable Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Portland
Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes are a favorite crop for gardeners everywhere. One of my all time favorite gardening quotes comes...
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thegardeninggoddess
Apr 28, 20191 min read
My Podcast Interview with Jenny Hansson of KOIN 6 News
A few weeks ago I sat down with Jenny Hansson in the KOIN 6 News studio to talk about my upcoming book release, my work, and my life. It...
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thegardeninggoddess
Apr 25, 20192 min read
End of April Vegetable Planting
Portland gardeners, Have you seen our forecast? My goodness! Mostly sunny with day temperatures in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s....
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