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Gardening since 1973
  • Name: Lola Sarsfield
  • Location: White Swan, WA
  • Gardening experience: I plant something each year
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 We live in the Heart of the Yakam Indian Reservation in White Swan WA. on our family farm. I work at our local school as a Educational Assist  and  part time sub Teacher  for children with special needs, I have worked in this field at this school for 34 years. Gradening is my love I love to get down and dirty in my garden after along day at work .  This garden spot was started years ago by my Mother-in-law. Some of the plants I have now where plants that were her mothers our Grandmothers. Grandma knew alot about gardening, she beolng to the  master gardening club for years in the Seattle area. I am trying to keep it moving  in the family. wish me luck

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sss top spot White Swan, WA

We live in the Heart of the Yakam Indian Reservation in White Swan WA. on our family farm. I work at our local school as a Educational Assist and part time sub Teacher for children with special needs, I have worked in this field at this school for 34 years. Gardening... » more
  • Last updated: August 22, 2012
  • Garden type: Grow It Forward: Heirloom

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Garden Inspirations Monroe, MI

by Liz
I love to garden.  Besides gardening, I love to attend garden shows. go on garden walks, and visit public gardens.  Many times these visits have inspired me to add something different to my own garden.   

Chiz Gardens Monroe, MI

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Our old farmhouse sits on an acre and a half of gardens with an old barn as its background. The house has many window boxes with a variety of flowers. There is a large pond with a waterfall designed by my husband. The...

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by Liz
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Susan's Plots - Franklin Park Community Garden Tacoma, WA

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  • JMTKMS replied about 1 year ago
    Hey, you missed our post of spinach noodles... we finally got to use our Pasta dryer. :) :) :)  And boy did it work well.  No more noodles hanging all over the kitchen. :)
    sarahgarden replied about 1 year ago
    hey loveylola i found this incredible greenworks tool which has been extremely helpful with my gardening you should take a look at it. http://bit.ly/KJ66Qx
    loveylola replied about 1 year ago
    Wow I love it