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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Leo’s Snow

"🌕✨ Dive into February's celestial alignment! Learn how the Full Snow Moon, Lunar New Year, and Leo's creative energy can inspire your garden. 🌙 🌿

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Storing Nature’s Energy

Looking to make your garden more sustainable? From rainwater harvesting to soil-building and solar-powered design, discover actionable tips to create a resilient, low-maintenance garden. 🌱🌞💧

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Pro-Tip February

🌱 Ready to make the most of February in your PNW garden? Learn how to prepare saturated soil, sow early crops, divide perennials, prune grapes, and more! 🛠️💧

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Guide February

🌱 Ready to kickstart your PNW garden this February? Discover what veggies, herbs, and flowers you can sow now—whether outdoors, under a cloche, or indoors for transplanting. 🥕🌼

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Celestial Garden

🌙✨ January’s celestial and seasonal themes offer profound inspiration for moon gardening. 🌱 Whether you’re sowing seeds, designing a new garden, or simply reflecting on the year ahead, the alignment of the 🌕 moon events provide a framework for thoughtful and intentional gardening. 🌟🌿

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Observation as a Foundation

By immersing ourselves in observation, we can design solutions that align with our unique environments. This approach fosters deeper connections with our outdoor spaces and unveils patterns and relationships that might otherwise go unnoticed.

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Pro-Tip January

🌈 From preserving seed diversity with heirlooms 🌾 to maximizing shady spaces with delicious veggies 🥬, our January Pro-Tip is packed with inspiration for PNW gardeners.

✨ Learn why heirloom seeds are the key to colorful, climate-adapted gardens ✨ Discover shade-loving veggies that thrive in less sunlight (yes, it’s possible!) ✨ Prep your garden with essential January tasks for a bountiful spring

🌟 Start the year with your hands in the soil 🌍💚

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Guide January

✨ Start the new year with your garden in mind! January is the perfect time to sow seeds for future harvests, reflect on last year's triumphs, and plan for an even more abundant season ahead. 🌟

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Winter’s Onset

Cultivate a garden that is both symbolic and practical—a space for grounding, renewal, and personal growth as we transition into the new year.

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Inevitable Change

Learning to respond creatively to change is crucial for resilient gardening and land stewardship.

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Pro-Tip December

Winter gardens may seem dormant, but they can be bustling with life if designed with wildlife in mind.

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Guide December

Here’s how you can make the most of December, bringing new life to the darker days.

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Waxing Beaver

🌙✨ The beaver reminds us to secure our gardens for the colder months. Learn how to use the Waxing Crescent Moon along with the resilient crocus and flavorful winter savory to help you build your garden’s foundation for the coming season. 🌿

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Transition Areas

📏🌿 Did you know that the most productive and diverse areas of your garden might be right at the edges? 🌊🌳 There's plenty you can do to tap into the power of those transition zones in your PNW garden! 🌱🍂

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Pro-Tip November

🍁 🍂 As the frost starts creeping in, it’s time to tuck your garden in! From mulching your root veggies, 🥕 to protecting your tools, 🛠️ we're sharing the must-do tasks to prepare for next season! 🌟

✨ Did you know? Leaf mold can transform your garden’s soil – and it’s so easy to make! 🍂🙌

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Sara Jo Kinslow Sara Jo Kinslow

Garden Guide November

🌿 The winds are howling, 🌪️ the leaves are falling, and your garden is still calling! 🍂—it’s time to prep your garden for winter! 🍁 Get the most out of November’s crisp days! ❄️

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