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Leaf management in the autumn - each planting bed

Leaf management in the autumn - each planting bed requires a different leaf management strategy depending on what you are growing the bed. Here are some tips from our techniques here at Northview Garden. Here are your four opt
1. Make a pile of leaves / shredded or whole that will break down to become leaf mold
2. Choose areas around the garden where you can add extra deciduous leaves to break down in place and enrich the soil
3. Decide on other areas where you keep the leaves that fall but don’t add any extras
4. Final category is for beds that grow low nutrient requiring plants, or ones that cannot take being smothered by leaves. Often these are dry gardens, xeric or Mediterranean style gardens. Leaves are not needed in these beds and may harm your plants. Take deciduous leaves out of these beds.
I hope that this help you to manage your leaves as they fall. Just know that they are an important place for wildlife to overwinter and a vital soil amendment for many plants - especially shade plants that would naturally grow in an organic-rich, woodsy soil.
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Brilliant autumn leaves at Northview Garden are co

Brilliant autumn leaves at Northview Garden are collected into their own chicken wire enclosure to gradually rot down and become leaf mold. This is later added as a mulch, top dressing or soil enhancer at planting time. Other leaves are shredded and added back onto shade garden beds. We have plenty of deciduous tree leaves to use both methods. Such a wonderful gift of ‘black gold’ from the trees. I couldn’t garden without it!
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How to dig your dahlias up for the winter. This is

How to dig your dahlias up for the winter. This is one of my favorites- called Mikayla Miranda. Cut off the tops of the dahlias. Leaving a stem so that you can hold it. Then using a garden fork gradually lever the clump of tuberous roots out of the ground. Go from a couple of sides to free it up. Turn the clump upside down to drain the water out of the hollow stems. Then put the clump into a frost free place. After a couple of days of slightly drying off then we wrap them in newspaper and place in crates for the winter. We check them regularly to make sure that they are not too wet or dry. Too wet give better air circulation or too dry add water. Next spring you can plant them back out. After the soil has warmed up.
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Dahlias grown in a mixed bed can be hard to identi

Dahlias grown in a mixed bed can be hard to identify after the first frost. My trick to finding them is to tie bright string, tape or ribbon around the lower stem and then I can easily find what I need to dig up to overwinter above temperatures. Try this to make gardening easier
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Foxgloves are one of the glories of the late sprin

Foxgloves are one of the glories of the late spring garden. Do you struggle to grow them? The trick is to overwinter the fist year plants. I like to surround these basal rosettes with flat stones or gravel to prevent the roots from heaving out of the ground due to frost action. If growing them from seed start the early next summer and give them a try. You will enjoy them and so will your pollinators.
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After the frost last night some plants are shining

After the frost last night some plants are shining others are drooping. Autumn leaves have colored up nicely but tender flowers are finished for the season. Still there is beauty to be seen in frosted blooms, colorful foliage and icy crusts.
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Northview Fruit and Flowers Garden on November 1st

Northview Fruit and Flowers Garden on November 1st. Last look at some of the flowers in bloom before a freeze tonight. These plants are grown in farm water troughs with holes drilled in the bottom. Leveled and sat on a stone base to help drainage. Bottom can be filled with stones or gravel to help drainage. Also logs or other organic matter that can break down to release nutrients and keep moisture in the soil. Plants shown are gladiolus, nicotiana, marigolds, Celosia, snapdragons, gaillardia, and more. Hope that you are already planning your flower garden for next year. If you need ideas and help check out my website at jennyrosecarey.com.
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Cutting garden last look before frost tonight. We

Cutting garden last look before frost tonight. We had already picked most of the dahlias but still marigolds, nicotiana, chrysanthemums, Celosia, ageratum, calendula, gaillardia and more. November 1st today. I am never ready to say goodbye to my flowery friends for another year. Next reel is fruit and flowers garden. .
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Ginkgo leaves carpeting the ground. They are one o

Ginkgo leaves carpeting the ground. They are one of my favorites. Golden yellow miniature fans. I collect a few and press them. Use them yo decorate your Thanksgiving table.
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Happy Halloween. Some nasturtiums from the garden

Happy Halloween. Some nasturtiums from the garden in one of my copper lustreware jugs. I love the textural differences and the warm colors
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There is still time to get out in your garden to p

There is still time to get out in your garden to photograph and make notes about what went well and what you want to change next year. You will be grateful for these observations in the middle of winter when you are ordering seeds and getting ready to plant. Advice from someone who still needs to do this!!! .
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Thank you to The Inland Gardeners of Spokane for i

Thank you to The Inland Gardeners of Spokane for inviting me to speak about my gardening books and experiences. Great group. Very enthusiastic.
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Manito Park and Botanical Garden in Spokane, Washi

Manito Park and Botanical Garden in Spokane, Washington State has a lovely set of gardens including this classic garden of bedded out annuals called the Duncan Garden. Other gardens were a lovely Rose Garden, Dahlia trial garden, Japanese Garden and well-stocked perennial gardens. Great place to get some garden inspiration.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass near the Space Needle in

Chihuly Garden and Glass near the Space Needle in Seattle. I have wanted to visit for years so it was fun to see it at last. Combining plants and inanimate objects in gardens is something that fascinates me. Always good to see what you like. Great color contrasts with the red tower and varied green textures. Gray skies and silver-gray motor home make the reds and pinks pop. Primary colors and tranquil plant backdrops make Chihuly’s glass creations the true features. In your own garden it is usually more of a partnership. Fun fun
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Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Fantastic flowers and de

Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Fantastic flowers and design ideas. Lots of great people. Had a great chat with the brilliant herb authority Jekka McVicar @jekkamcvicar
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Fabulous visit to Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds

Fabulous visit to Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds today. Sun, rain, and more sun. Searching for pink flowers, loving the architecture and the stonework. Inside the house is a collector’s paradise. Well worth a visit.
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