High & Dry GardenWorks

05/21/2026

Every year, 27.7 million tons of Saharan dust crosses the Atlantic Ocean and settles on the Amazon rainforest, delivering roughly the exact amount of phosphorus the rainforest loses to runoff, which means the world's most productive forest is fertilised, year after year, by the slow erosion of the planet's largest desert thousands of miles away.

The connection is one of those facts about the planet that nobody designed and almost no one outside the relevant atmospheric science literature knows about. Every year, somewhere between 180 and 200 million tons of fine particulate dust gets picked up from the Sahara Desert by trade winds, lifted i...

05/10/2026

So many local vendors to see at Spring Garden Fair May 30, 9 AM - 1 PM, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. They include us of course (we will offer tomatoes, herbs, vegetables and flowers), but also The Rustic Garden (foreground); Madras Garden Depot; Redmond Garden Club; Bend Urban Gardens LLC; High & Dry GardenWorks; Still Waters Lavender; The Vegetable Corner; Krafty Kampers; Wild Wisdom Wool Pellet Co.; Stilts; Flannel, Felt, and Fancies; It's My Fun; and NDJ Crafts. More details: https://www.gocomga.com/spring-garden-fair .

05/09/2026

Creating a Butterfly Garden

https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/3158/Creating-a-Butterfly-Garden/?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=nl_2026-05-09

05/01/2026

Even with forceps, this is what weeding the cactus garden looks like 🌵😖🩸🩹

04/23/2026

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

04/18/2026

https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/3522/Sustainable-Landscaping-and-Gardening/

Sustainability is a word we hear often these days, in many contexts. But what exactly does it mean? In its broadest definition, it means practicing environmental stewardship so that we meet our pre...

04/06/2026

There will come a time when you will need to transplant your tomato seedlings into a larger container if you have started them off in small seed starting trays or cups.

Here’s a tip: once the two germinating leaves, circled in yellow, have died (yellowed and whithered) away, bury the stem all the way up to the first true leaves. Doing so will encourage growth of secondary roots called adventitious roots leading to a stronger, more drought resistant plant.

See those teeny tiny hairs, circled in red? These hairs are called trichomes. Glandular Trichomes release oils that give tomato plants that distinctive smell that makes you want to just bury your face right up in there. They also act as a defence against pests. But not against me. One of my favourite smells!

Now you know! 🤗

04/06/2026

🌱Intentional Living: Garden Edition
Growing a Garden Without a Yard

"Speaking of gardening, if you’re like me and don’t have a yard or in-ground dirt to work with, growing in pots can feel intimidating at first. But over time, I’ve learned that a potted garden is just a different way of working with what you have. With the right setup and a little attention, plants can thrive beautifully in containers. Here are my top tips:

1. Choose containers that give roots room: When in doubt, go bigger. Larger pots retain moisture better and allow roots to spread, which leads to healthier plants. Always make sure your containers have proper drainage. Standing water is one of the fastest ways to lose a plant.

2. Start with good soil: Regular garden soil is too dense for pots. A quality potting mix designed for containers will drain well while still holding enough moisture to keep plants happy, especially in warmer months.

3. Water with intention: Potted plants dry out faster than those in the ground, but overwatering can be just as harmful. A quick finger test (checking the top inch or two of soil), will tell you when it’s time.

4. Feed consistently: Plants in containers rely entirely on you for nutrients. A simple, organic fertilizer every couple of weeks can make all the difference, particularly for vegetables and flowering plants.

Even without a yard, tending a potted garden creates a rhythm, one that encourages patience, presence, and a little daily care. And sometimes, that’s exactly what a new season calls for. Have fun with it! "

From Sunday Clouds #65 Credit: by Nama
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