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AM 1090 Welcomes...
Scott Conner. He's back to his roots...live on AM1090 Saturday from 10am-noon.
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| ABOUT THE SHOW |
 Local organic gardening guru and horticulturist, Scott Conner will take calls and questions about water conservation, composting, soil building, and controlling pests and diseases the natural way.
Comments and questions can be submitted to Scott at 206.436.1090 or 877.753.1090. E-mail Scott Conner at gardening@am1090seattle.com.
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| BOOK REVIEWS |
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 "Greenscapes: Olmsted's Pacific Northwest"
WSU Press 2009
John Charles Olmsted, son of Fredrick Law Olmsted, traveled the northwest on business from 1903 to 1911 working on many landscape projects including AYPE, city park systems, college grounds and private gardens. He kept meticulous records of his work and wrote personal letters to his wife all during this time. All have been preserved with care all these years. Joan Hockaday has researched deeply in these records and has compiled a wonderful book describing the work of the Omsted Firm, the personal touch through JCO's letters, and just a bit of our northwest history. Many copies of photographs, letters and landscape plans have been incorporated between the covers. Much of JCO's legacy is still enjoyed daily by us across the Pacific Northwest. Joan's writting style has literally brought history to life for us to see and read.
Enjoy Gardening!
Scott Conner
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| Native Plant of the Week |
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Plant of the Week
This is a mystery plant that has volunteered in our garden. We did not plant any squashes or gourds this year at all. The plant has leaves and orange flowers of a squash and has grown over twenty feet long. This is the only fruit it has produced. WHAT IS IT ? |
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Gardening Tips:
FALL IS FOR PLANTING... get a jump start on spring by putting in trees. shrubs, perennials and spring flowering bulbs this fall.
Between Labor Day and the middle of October is the best time for lawn renovation. Pick out a good northwest blend of grass seed for best results.
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