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I'm Candace, a certified Idaho Master Gardener, garden writer, and owner of The Coeur d’Alene Coop — a licensed, boutique nursery growing heirloom and open-pollinated plants for real gardens in North Idaho. Candace is an urban chicken rancher and avid gardener, as well as owner of Godwin Marketing Communications (http://www.godwinmarketingcommunications.com). When she's not out cultivating for her clients, you can find her digging in the dirt, often with her six chickens close by.

20/10/2026

I managed to get a little yardwork done yesterday and just couldn't compost these gorgeous peony stems. A few spent hydrangea blooms added a nice touch.

It was good for my soul to create this. Sure, it's going to fade, but for now, I'm loving it. ❤️

Don't overlook the beauty in all seasons. 🍂

15/10/2026

And neither are we.

The garden has been neglected these last few weeks, but even without constant care and water, it has thrived and is still producing.

Look at those Potato Leaf Yellow tomatoes Craig LeHoullier, it's October 15, and there is still big green fruit on the vines.

Our gardens are so much more resilient than we think. And, I've learned that I am also more resilient than I thought possible.

💪🍅

13/09/2026

It's taken 8 years for this harvest! I'm so happy to finally be eating Italian plums from my own tree! Hope this is the beginning of many harvests to come. 🫐

12/09/2026

Tomato Triage time! How do you decide which tomatoes get to ripen in September and what has to go? 🍅

My latest article walks you through that tough decision process, along with ripening tomatoes on and off the vine.

👉 Link in bio or https://thecoeurdalenecoop.com/how-to-ripen-green-tomatoes/

29/08/2026

Hold on to these days...

25/08/2026

🧄Step. Away. From. The. Grocery. Store. Garlic. 😂

Thinking about planting garlic this fall? What you put in the ground matters.

That bulb from the produce aisle may be perfectly delicious for dinner, but it isn't necessarily the best choice for your garden.

Choosing healthy seed garlic--and varieties suited to our climate--is one of the first steps toward growing bigger, better bulbs.

Want to know why?

That's one of the things we'll dig into during Growing Great Garlic: From Clove to Cure.

🗓️ Saturday, September 19, 10 am

From choosing your cloves to curing your harvest, we're covering the whole season.

Registration is open--come grow garlic with me!

👉 bit.ly/3Sw5SoV or see link in bio.

UI Extension Kootenai County Idaho Master Gardener Fall Classes

23/08/2026

Who says you can't grow big beefsteaks in North Idaho?

Witness Potato Leaf Yellow, (seeds from Epic Tomato man and friend, Craig LeHoullier Craig LeHoullier ), planted in late May, harvested this beauty on August 22.

My second year growing this variety and once again, it is a winner with more fruit hanging on the vine.

Weighing in at 1 pound 9 ounces, every ounce is sweet and delicious. What a 🥓🥬🍅 she is going to make!

Put this tomato on your list for next year's garden. Plants exclusively from The Coop. 🍅

17/08/2026

Love you, Miss O!

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12/08/2026

One step closer to being ready for next year's growing season!

I loaded in a pallet of soil this morning...thankful that it's complete, and for my 3x week workout. 💪

Supplies are in, too. That just leaves finalizing the seed purchase (after the fun part of deciding what to offer next year). 🤔

Your suggestions are welcome! 🍅

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