Journal Entries

Braiding Garlic

Posted by Dingdong's Garden on January 11, 2022

HOW TO BRAID GARLIC Softneck Braids and Hardneck Arrangements Starting in late June, we sell garlic at the Lopez Island Farmer's Market. The garlic is cleaned with stalks still attached. Perfect for braiding and arrangements! Below are some basic steps on how to braid softneck garlic along with some ideas on how to arrange hardneck garlic since the stalk is too stiff to braid. Softneck Garlic Step 1 Tie a string Trim the roots from the garlic. Take three pieces of soft-neck garlic and tie a string around them. Softneck Garlic Step 2 Add a piece of garlic Add...

USDA Pomological Collection - Find Your State

Posted by Dingdong's Garden on October 13, 2021

Between 1886 and 1942, growers from every state sent tens of thousands of fruit and nut samples to the United States Department of Agriculture. They were all indexed and many were painted.

Tags: USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Propagating Pacific Northwest Native Plants from Cuttings

Posted by Dingdong's Garden on October 12, 2021

A selection of Pacific Northwest Native Plants that can be propagated from hardwood cuttings.

Propagating Trees and Shrubs from Hardwood Cuttings

Posted by Dingdong's Garden on September 19, 2021

An introduction to plant propagation using dormant hardwood cuttings. Includes references and resources for propagating willows, dogwoods, figs, mulberries, currants, gooseberries, and spiraea.