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Volume II Issue III
Get the BUZZ on Backyard Beekeeping
Getting Your Garden Ready…Inside!
Create Your Own Colorful Bouquet
Sweeten Up This Season!Tantalizing Honey Recipes
Country Living In The Inland Northwest
Making Topsoil a Top priority
February 2014
2 • February 2014 Bountiful Life
Table of Contents Get the Buzz on Backyard BeekeepingLearn how to care for your own colony of bees ........................ 4
Explore the Abundance of the Inland Northwest Classes and workshops in our area ....................................... 12
Save the Date! Women in Agriculture ConferenceCome network with like-minded women ............................... 18
Get Your Garden Ready…Inside!Learn how to create your own colorful spring bouquet ........... 22
Making Topsoil a Top PriorityThe birth of the soil conservation movement ......................... 24
Sweeten Up this SeasonHoney recipes that will tantalize your taste buds .................... 26
Stay Fresh with Winter ProduceLocal produce options to fill your pantry ............................... 28
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Country Living In The Inland Northwest
EDITOR Ashley Lewan
ADVERTISING SALES Jan Martin
Steve Nickeson Helen Boyd-Schwartz
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Dear Readers,What a strange winter we’ve been hav-ing! We’ve experienced everything from blizzards, to sub-zero temperatures to 45 degree, sun-soaked days. Seasons in the Inland Northwest are never dull, to say the least! Winter is also the time to begin planning for the spring days that will be here before we know it. If you’re looking to try something completely new this year, look no further than backyard beekeeping! In this issue you’ll find a veritable hive of honeybee knowledge along with information on how you can get started with your own colony. There’s a beekeeping culture in our county that’s just buzzing under the surface and plenty of mentors willing to help you out. Bee-keeping isn’t the only new hobby or life-style change you can pick up. There are many other workshops and classes avail-able in our area and Clare Gaffney-Brown, our newest contributor at Bountiful Life Magazine, goes into detail about some of
the interesting opportunities in the months to come. If you’re looking to get an early jump on spring blooms, then check out our article on forc-ing bulbs indoors for an added pop of color in your home. Jim Armstrong with the Spokane Conservation District re-turns with some valuable information on the development of the soil conservation act and, as always, there are lip-smacking recipes to enjoy that showcase rich and delicious honey!
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Honey. We hardly think about the fact that it comes from hives, much less that an amazing culture of insects is able to produce such large quantities. We vaguely remember that it’s an animal product and just relish in the rich flavor that sweet-ens our food or coats our throats. In a society that increas-ingly values the benefits of “locally produced” food, it’s im-
portant to support our community beekeepers and fully appreciate the struggles and joys of bringing this golden delight to our table.
Honeybees were not originally native to North America and were brought over via ship in the 17th century. The west coast didn’t even receive honeybees until the 19th century, according to historical record. The first commercial beekeep-
ers used straw skeps or boxes to house their colonies and had a harder time of extracting honey because they didn’t have sections they could remove independently. However, in 1852, L.L. Langstroth from Pennsylvania invented a hive with movable frames that is still used today. His patent allowed for more space for the bees to move freely and Langstroth is known as “the father of modern beekeeping”.
Although the demand for fresh honey was there, the amount of honey produced declined rapidly after World War I. It was difficult to ship such a product and it wasn’t until the development of honey-packing plants in the 1920’s that the United States really saw a boom in honey supply. With the demand for honey increasing, local beekeepers began cropping up and we have quite a selection in our county alone. The standardized beehive with movable frames be-
came widely distributed and you could even rent colonies to produce your own wax and honey at home.
How do you get involved in beekeep-ing, you may ask? Well, Joan Nolan with Inland Empire Beekeepers Association can help you with that! Joan, herself, has been a backyard beekeeper for the last 38 years. She became fascinated with bees and decided to take a class on bee-keeping in 1975. At that time, she just thought she’d learn about honeybees and expand her knowledge. Little did she know that she’d become addicted! She has several hives of her own on an acre here in Spokane County. Accord-ing to Joan, “The backyard beekeeper is in tune to the needs of the honeybee.” Joan is also been a Master Gardener with the WSU county extension office. She will be helping present the next Beginning Beekeeping Class with the help of the Inland Empire Beekeeping Association.
The classroom instruction will begin on February 15, 9am-5pm and the sec-
Get the Buzz on Backyard BeekeepingArticle by Ashley Lewan - Photos by Jerry Tate
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with Joan on this issue is Nanci Ice. She has also been involved with the IEBA in the past. A backyard beekeeper for the last 10 years, Nanci got into bee-keeping when a friend of hers told her how much fun it was. Although she had some hardships getting started Nanci claims, “I will never not be a beekeep-er.”
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This isn’t to say that we don’t love the smooth flavor of honey. Honey produc-tion is fascinating. Bees have glands that produce beeswax and make up the cells in which honey is stored in the hives. 8 pounds of food equals 1 pound of wax for a bee. The honeybees gather nectar and put it in the cell. Then, by fanning the nectar with their wings, they draw the moisture out of the nectar. When the moisture level is between 17-18% the nectar is ripened and becomes honey. The honeybees then cap the cell with more beeswax and it’s ready for harvest! When honey is extracted by local beekeepers, there are a couple of ways to process the honey. The better way, according to many sources, is to keep it raw. Raw means that the honey isn’t heat treated or strained completely. What does this mean? It means that it doesn’t lose its little bits of pollen which help people treat local al-lergies and the like. It also means that eventually the honey will crystallize. Never fear! Just heat your honey up again and it will return to its syrupy consistency. It takes 1,000 flowers to make one tablespoon of honey and a bee colony will travel 90,000 miles (3 times around the globe) to make one pound of honey!
Honey doesn’t only taste amazing; it has a long medical history that supplies many health benefits. Many people swarm to honey for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. According the lab studies, honey has been shown to de-crease the growth of food-borne pathogens like E. coli and salmonella. It’s even used to fight bacteria like staph. One of the most amazing things about local honey especially, is its ability to decrease allergies common to the environment. Some lab studies suggest that when bees create honey they’re using pollens from common allergens. When that gets turned into honey, and we eat it, it’s helping us fight off those allergies that we have to the pollen. Many of those who suffer from arthri-tis turn to honey and cinnamon as an anti-inflammatory treatment, as well. Plus, there’s the added benefit that it tastes delicious! There are also the more common honey treatments such as honey in your tea to soothe a sore throat or using bees-wax as a conditioner in lotions or lip balms. You can evenly easily make beeswax candles at home by melting it into jars or rolling up beeswax sheets.
One of best ways to start beekeeping is to join a group or a club. In our area we are lucky enough to have the Inland Empire Beekeepers’ Association. It’s based right here in Spokane and they provide assistance, classes and advice for the expe-
rienced and inexperienced beekeeper. It’s a non-profit group with the purpose of educating and offering a forum to both hobbyists and professional bee-keepers in the area surrounding Spo-kane and Northern Idaho. It’s one of the first in Washington State and has been around since 1936. The IEBA meets the second Friday of every month at the Spokane County Ag Extension Office by the Spokane Fair and Expo Center at 222 N. Havana. Meetings begin at 7pm and are followed by a monthly educa-tional program. This education time delves into current trends, seasonal beekeeping methods and other issues that are beneficial for beekeepers in the area. Dues are $5 a meeting or $10 per family.
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The Kitchen Engine in the Flour Mill, Downtown Spokane • February 26, 5:30-7:00pm
This class will take an all-natural approach to everyday condiments, packaged sauces, gravies and mixes. Jamie Aquino will be teaching you how to make mayon-naise, cream, hollandaise sauce, country gravy and sweet and savory flavored but-ters. Then you’ll get hands-on and create dry mixes for fa-jita sauce, taco seasoning and homestyle ranch dip to take home! All recipes in this class are dairy and gluten free as well as no artificial sweeten-ers, preservatives, colors or flavors. Visit www.thekitch-enengine.com to register. (Cost: $39)
Consignments and donations now being accepted!Call Bill at 509-879-8549 for assistance.
SPANGLE COMMUNITY
AUCTIONSaturday March 29, 2014
Starts at 9:00AM / Reg. @ 7:30AMIn Spangle, just East of 195, past the Harvester Restaurant and Spangle Foods
Look for the huge American Flag!
Farm Machinery-Trucks-Autos-Equipment-Tools-Building MaterialsSorry, no tires accepted with less than 50% treadlife!Snacks all day by the Liberty Livestock SupportersIndividual Craft and Garage Sale Booths Available
No Household Items in Equipment Auction, but are welcome to be sold in Garage Sale Booths
For More Auction Information Contact:Bill Sievers 509-879-8549 Charlie Sievers 509-869-0591
Garage Sale/Booth Info: Karen: 509-990-8285
Make a day of it in the town known as “The Gateway To The Palouse”! Breakfast served by Liberty 4-H in the Service Club starting at 6:30AM.
Plus two fine restauarnts within walking distance for all day meal service.
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Wine Making for Beginners
Jim’s Homebrew Inc. on North Division, Spokane March 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Enjoy the taste of unique wines from backyard fruits. You will learn the basics of making wine at home for the cost of a bottle of good wine. Equipment, acid testing & fermentation
processes will be discussed. Regis-ter online with Spokane County Parks & Rec. Dept at www.spokaneparks.org or call 509-625-6200. (Cost: $19, ages 21+ only)
Backyard Conservation Stewardship Program
Spokane Conservation District Begins March 5, 5:30-8pm
Get tips for landscaping with native plants, xeriscaping, soil health, permaculture, trees, organic gardening, compost-ing, attracting pollinators, landscaping for wildlife and more. Training is provided by local experts from several organiza-tions and is held every Wednesday in March. Snacks and priz-
es provided. Sign up today at www.sccd.org/education.html. Advance registration is required and registration will not be available at the door. A limited number of scholarships are available for Veterans. (Cost: $25)
Snowshoe Moonlight Hike and Dinner
Spokane County Parks & Rec. Dept. sponsored by REI March 15, 6-9pm
Travel through the winter landscape of Mount Spokane by the magic of moonlight. After exploring the area you will return to the Selkirk Lodge for an awesome dinner. In-cludes guide, snow-shoes, headlamps and meal. Directions emailed after regis-tration. SNO-PARK and Discover Pass permits required. $5 discount if you bring your own equip-ment. Call 509-625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org
(Cost: $42)
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Orders due: March 14, 2014 — seedlings available fOr pickup april 4-5, 2014
Mail To: SCD • 210 N. Havana, spokane, Wa 99202 • 509-535-7274
Order FOrmPlease print legibly to ensure the correct species & quantity is ordered
Seedling Subtotal $
x 8.7% WA Sales Tax $
Order Total $
Less Deposit (must enclose 50% min) $
BALANCE DUE (at time of Pickup) $
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Spokane Conservation District
2014 annual Seedling Sale
NOTE: The seedlings can be used for a variety of conservation practices, such as reforestation, windbreaks and screens, riparian enhancements, wildlife habitats, Christmas tree plantations, and for use as street or shade trees, as well as for landscape beautification in your urban backyard. The Forestry department is available at 509-535-7274 to help you select the right species for your location and conditions.
sale infOrMatiOnP Order deadline is March 14, 2014 – late orders are not accepted.P Orders must be picked up on April 4 (8am-5pm) and April 5 (9am-1pm) at the SCD office. Orders cannot be mailed or picked up earlier/late.P A minimum payment of 50% must be included with the order; the remainder is due when the order is picked up.P Online ordering preferred. We now accept credit/debit cards! www.sccd.orgP These are bareroot seedlings, most are 3-24’’ tall, and they are not potted (unless otherwise noted)
1st Annual Fall Tree Sale Reforestation Species Only
Order NOW while supplies last Pick Up: TBA
Mid to late October depending on precipitation
ORDER ONLINE at www.sccd.org For more info contact Garth Davis at [email protected]
509-535-7274 ∙ facebook.com/SpokaneConservation
Douglas Fir
Ponderosa Pine
Western Larch Larix occidentalis—Also known as a tamarack, the Western Larch has a mature height of 140-
180’ and is narrow and upright with light green needles and oval-shaped cones. A good choice for
reforestation; it performs best on deep, moist, porous soils and partial shade. It should not be
planted under utility lines. Looses needles in fall.
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Subtotal:
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Balance
Pseudotsuga menziesii—A popular evergreen, it is commonly used for Christmas trees and for
reforestation. It can grow from 150-200’ and has soft, medium green needles and prefers moist,
well drained soils. It is a little drought tolerant and prefers partial shade, but can tolerate full sun.
It should not be planted under utility lines. Pinus ponderosa—The most common conifer in Spokane County, it is also known as yellow or
bull pine. It has a mature height of 120-140’, and is fast growing with lush green needles and
pineapple-shaped cones. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It should
not be planted under utility lines.
Fall Tree Sale Order Form
By checking the box at left I acknowledge that the pick up dates will be determined by weather and I will be committed to my order regardless of pick up days selected.
Price Per Tree for 5” Cubic Plugs:
100-499 500-999 1,000+ $.60 $.55 $.50
*Fall tree sale orders will only be taken if the customer agrees to the flexible pick-up date in mid to late October depending on precipitation*
Bring or Mail Payment (Cash, Check) To: SCD, 210 N Havana, Spokane, WA 99202
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Partial Sun
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Makes a great Christmas Tree
Drought Tolerant. Very low water use.
Moderate water use. May need watering.
5” Cubic Plugs
Tree & Shrub SaleColor pictures and descriptions of all species available can be viewed at www.sccd.org
Questions: Call 509-535-7274
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Species Ordered Quantity Price Species Ordered Quantity Price
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Quantity of Seedlings 5 10 15 20 25 50 100Price (per bundle of 5) $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $100 $200
American Chestnut (up to 100’) Wide spreading branches, produces sweet edible nuts, deer tolerantBlack Walnut Large deciduous tree, produces edible walnuts, best in full sunlight, moist soilBurenglish Oak (80’) Fast growing, good acorn producer, adaptable to various soil conditions, full sun, moderate waterJapanese Maple Deciduous, slow growth rate, small red or purple flowers in spring, shade tolerant, moist well-drained soilPaper Birch (50-70’) Fast growing with pointed leaves and bark that turns white & peels in long strips, needs moist soilQuaking Aspen (30-40’) Leaves flutter with the slightest breeze & turn a showy gold in the fall, needs moist soilRed Maple (40-50’) Red flowers bloom early spring turning brilliant red or orange in fall, needs moist well-drained soil
Quantity of Seedlings 5 10 15 20 25 50 100Price (per bundle of 5) $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $100 $200
American Filbert (8-15’) Leaves turn a copper red in the fall, showy yellow flowers in spring & edible nuts (like hazelnuts)Burning Bush (10’) Deciduous, rounded shape with bright red foilage in fall, prefers full sun to partial shade Caragana (10-15’) Drought tolerant shrub with yellow flowers in the spring & peapods in the summer; good windbreakChoke Cherry (up to 30’t 10-20’w) Woody, thicket forming shrub/ small tree, leaves are dark green & turn yellow in the fallGolden Currant (4-6’w 6’t) Bright yellow flowers, good soil stabilizer for both up slope sites & damp bottom land areas Heritage Raspberry (3-8’) Everbearing, full sun, begin producing moderate summer crop in 3 years, spring fertilize, need 4’ width Kinnikinnick (4-8”) Spreading groundcover with light pink bell-shaped flowers and red berries that last into winterMockorange (10-12’) Has clusters of fragrant white showy flowers, can tolerate drought; good for screens & bordersMugo Pine Small to large shrubby evergreen, slow growing, drought-resistant, full sun, deep well-drained soilsOceanspray (5-15’) Roots excellent soil stabilizer, prefers mostly dry soils with good drainage, full sun to partial shadeRed Osier Dogwood (20’) Deciduous, dense large thickets, moist soil, tolerates shade but prefers sun, winter landscapeRocky Mt. Maple (20-40’’) Shade tolerant, pretty yellow & orange leaves in fall, moist to wet well-drained soilServiceberry (6-15’) Small deciduous, moderate exposure, beautiful white flowers first spring bloom, edible berriesTall Oregon Grape Low maintenance, yellow flowers give way to edible blue berries, prefers partial shade, drought tolerantWoods’ Rose (2-6’) Drought tolerant & hardy shrub, small pink flowers, prefers well-drained soil & partial shade to full sunQuantity of Seedlings 5 10 15 20 25 50 100Price (per bundle of 5) $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $100 $200
Atlas Cedar (40-60’) Tolerates dry hot conditions, color varies from green to silvery blue, moist soils, full sunAustrian Pine (up to 50’t) Very adaptable conifer, heat & cold tolerant, better suited to well-drained soils with good exposure to sunColorado Blue Spruce (70-100’) Slow growing with green to blue foliage; often used as a windbreak; requires water in hot, dry weatherConcolor Fir (30-50’t 15-25’w) Almost perfect pyramidal Christmas tree shape, soft needles are silvery bluegreenDawn Redwood (up to 100’) Very fast growing when young, reddish fall colorGrand Fir (150-200’) Has glossy green needles & sweeping branches, often used as a Christmas tree, prefers moist soilNoble Fir (50-100’) Showy with bluish-green needles, moist well-drained & acidic soil, full sun, great Christmas treesWestern Red Cedar (100-150’) Fast growing & requires ample water, a good choice for reforestation & riparian enhancements
Quantity of Seedlings 100+ 250+ 500+ Price (each) $1 $.75 $.55 Grand Fir (150-200’) Has glossy green needles & sweeping branches, often used as a Christmas tree, prefers moist soilWestern Red Cedar (100-150’) Fast growing & requires ample water, a good choice for reforestation & riparian enhancements
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Save the Date!Women in Agriculture Conference
Mark your calendar and join us for inspiration, knowledge and networking with other women involved in agriculture on Saturday, March 15, 2014 for the 3rd Annual Women in Agriculture Conference.
This year’s conference will be held in multiple locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon- on the same day! This multiple site conference format brings the best of national and local speakers to easily accessible locations.
Last year nearly 500 women at 20 locations heard a national speaker offer practical advice on improving farming skills, marketing, labor issues and work-life balance. Financial in-formation and networking with each other about challenges and risks was valuable to everyone who attended.
In Washington, there will be multiple locations hosting the event, making it convenient for women all across the state to attend. The Washington locations include: Bremerton, Che-halis, Colville, Coupeville, Goldendale, Lopez Island, Lynden, Mount Vernon, Nespelem, Olympia, Port Townsend, Prosser,
Pullman, Puyallup, Republic, Rosburg, Snohomish, Spokane, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee and Yakima. Idaho will host in Bonners Ferry and Idaho Falls. Oregon will host in Aurora, Corvallis and Medford.
Visit the website for more information: www.WomenIn-Ag.wsu.edu or contact Donna Rolen at the WSU Extension 509-745-8531 or [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
February 2014 • 19Country Living in the Inland Northwest
What is the Conservation District?The Spokane Conservation District is a political sub-
division of Washington State Government, one of
45 conservation districts in the State. We provide
assistance on natural resource and environmental
issues for all landowners, public and private. Our
stated mission is: “To Promote the Sustainable Use
of Natural Resources in Spokane County”. While the
official boundaries of the District are the boundaries of
Spokane County, we do work cooperatively with other
conservation districts, state and federal agencies,
NGOs, private industry and other interest groups
throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
What is a District Supervisor?A special election will be held to select one of the five members of
the Board of Supervisors for the Spokane Conservation District.
This is a voluntary position with members of the Board serving
three year terms without pay. The polls are open to all registered
voters in Spokane County outside of the city limits of Deer Park.
Voters living inside the city limits of Deer Park must own property
outside Deer Park in order to be eligible to vote in this election.
What makes this Election Different?This election differs from other elections by a couple of significant
reasons, the first being the way it is conducted due to the cost of
general ballot elections. Conservation districts are political sub-
divisions of Washington State government but do not receive any
general fund monies from the State or County to pay for elections.
They are eligible for some limited funding from the Washington State
Conservation Commission, most of which is dedicated to specific on-
the-ground resource management projects and cannot be used to
defray election costs. The same holds true for the project specific
competitive grant funding that districts may receive from other natural
resource agencies like DOE or DNR. The cost of putting one person
on a single ballot one time can be anywhere from $30,000 to $75,000
depending on the number of other ballot issues scheduled. Add in
a state required primary for multiple candidates and the costs can
easily exceed some small district’s annual budget.
The other significant way this election differs from a general
ballot is the District supervises the election, not the County. The
District Board designates one person as the elections officer (in
Spokane, that would be me!) who is responsible for making sure
the election complies with the Washington Administrative Codes
governing the election.
All required candidate information and voter eligibility has to
be completed and confirmed, votes tallied and all required
paperwork must then be with the Conservation Commission in
a timely manner. This would be an impossible and prohibitively
expensive process if we had to go through a general ballot
process. At some point in the future, funding may be available
to do exactly that, but for now, we will have to do it the best we
can with the resources available to us.
When is the Election?This special election will be held on March 11, 2014 at 210
N. Havana from 8am-5pm. People interested in learning more
about this position should contact me immediately as the filing
deadline to be on the ballot is February 11, 2014. An important
part of the process for being on the ballot is securing the
signatures of at least 25 qualified registered voters and filling out
and filing the required forms. For forms and more information about
the position, I can be contacted at 509-535-7274 or by email at
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Farm Service agency, USDa www.fsa.usda.gov 509-323-3000
national inStitUte oF FooD anD agricUltUre www.nifa.usda.gov
natUral reSoUrceS conServation Service, USDa www.nrcs.usda.gov 509-924-7350
nrcS, USDa Wa State oFFice www.wa.nrcs.usda.gov 509-323-2900
rUral Development, USDa www.rurdev.usda.gov [email protected] 509-663-4019
US FiSh & WilDliFe Service www.fws.gov/turnbull/ [email protected] 509-235-4723
US ForeSt Service www.fs.fed.us
Wa State Department oF agricUltUre www.agr.wa.gov 360-902-1800
Wa State Department oF ecology www.ecy.wa.gov/ 509-329-3400
Wa State Department oF FiSh & WilDliFe www.wdfw.wa.gov/ [email protected] 509-892-1001
Wa State Department oF natUral reSoUrceS www.dnr.wa.gov [email protected] 360-902-1000
Wa State Department oF tranSportation www.wsdot.wa.gov/environment/default.htm [email protected] 360-705-7372
aDamS conServation DiStrict www.adamscd.org [email protected] 509-659-1553
T he Spokane Conservation District has compiled a list of agencies and organizations
in the region that can provide information and technical assistance on a wide variety of environmental and natural resource issues, especially as they relate to living in the country. This directory is just a partial list of resources that could be available to you. There are virtually unlimited information resources that can be found on websites around the world. The ones listed here however, are local governmental entities that can provide not only information on
Inland Northwest Conservation Resource Guidenatural resource and environmental issues, but some can also provide on-site technical assistance. From production agriculture to nuisance wildlife and everything in between, this resource guide will help you find the information or assistance you need. There will be multiple listings for a particular issue and probably multiple issues addressed by several entities. Most of the listed agencies are sources of information and are in some way regulatory. All conservation districts are non-regulatory and provide on-site technical assistance as well as information. Extension
offices are also non-regulatory. This month, the guide will focus on government agencies, and Extension offices. Subsequent issues will feature NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and private industry. The phone numbers, email addresses and websites have all been checked and are valid. If, while looking through the directory, you don’t find any listing for a particular issue you have on your property, please contact the Spokane Conservation District. If we don’t know the answer or can’t provide that particular service, we promise to put you in touch with someone who can.
Ferry coUnty conServation DiStrict [email protected] 509-775-3473
lincoln coUnty conServation DiStrict www.lincolncd.com/ [email protected] 509-725-4181, ext 3
penD oreille coUnty conServation DiStrict www.pocd.org/wordpress/ [email protected] 509-447-5370
SpoKane conServation DiStrict www.sccd.org [email protected] 509-535-7274
StevenS coUnty conServation DiStrict www.co.stevens.wa.us/cons_district/default.htm [email protected] 509-685-0937, ext 3
February 2014 • 21Country Living in the Inland Northwest
Water resources n Stream bank & riparian restoration n Water quality n Livestock and land n Off site watering n Riparian fencing n Wetlands n Manure spreader rental n Permitting assistancen Cost-share programs
soils n Testing lab n On-site assistancen Soil survey and analysis
Ferry County noxious Weed Board www.ferry-county.com/Other_Depts/Weed.asp [email protected] 509-775-5225, ext 1111
Pend oreille County noxious Weed Board www.pendoreilleco.org/county/weed.asp [email protected] 509-447-2402
sPokane County noxious Weed Board www.spokanecounty.org/WeedBoard/ content.aspx?c=1443 [email protected] 509-477-5777
stevens County noxious Weed Board www.co.stevens.wa.us/weedboard/ [email protected] 509-684-7590
Wsu adams County extension www.lincoln-adams.wsu.edu/ [email protected] 509-659-3209
Wsu Ferry County extension www.county.wsu.edu/ferry [email protected] 509-775-5225, ext 1116
Wsu linColn County extension www.lincoln-adams.wsu.edu/ [email protected] 509-725-4171
Wsu Pend oreille County extension www.pendoreille.wsu.edu/ [email protected] 509-447-2401
Wsu sPokane County extension www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/ 509-477-2048
Wsu stevens County extension www.county.wsu.edu [email protected] 509-684-2588
Forestryn Annual tree and shrub sale n Urban and rural forestry n Fire prevention assessments n Avista shade tree program n Technical assistance n Wildlife habitat
environmental educationn K-12 in classroom presentations of Wheat Weekn Water on Wheels n Trout in the Classroomn Lots of resources for teachers
Production agriculturen Direct Seed Loan Programn Soil erosion preventionn Technical assistancen Cross Slot no-till drill rentaln Farm toursn No-till mentor programsn Cost-share
small Farm Programn Technical assistancen Marketingn Community gardensn Pasture managementn Workshopsn Livestock management
Toxic Waste, Pesticides
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Many people have heard of starting their spring bulbs inside so that they’re ready to plant and bloom at the beginning of the season. This usually in-volves weeks of chilling the bulbs in a refrigerator, planting them in pots, and a few weeks later you’ve got blooms! Now that we’re a good chunk of the way through winter there is less time for the chilling process, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy early blooms in-side! If you start planning your bulb planting now, you’ll have lovely blooms ready for Easter!
There are a variety of warm weather plants, native to climates that don’t experience the cold weather that are perfect for quicker bloom forcing. Although we don’t necessarily see these varieties in the wild here, they are never-theless beautiful and can cheer up any home suf-fering from the winter blues.
Some of the bulbs native to warmer climates that don’t require a cooling period are Amaryl-
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of beautiful colors and forms: there are bright reds and also white, lilac and peach. They even come in sin-gle and double blossoms! Paper-whites, originally from the Medi-terranean region, offer beauty and a strong aroma. Freesias have a funnel shaped flower and are
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Paperwhites usually bloom 3-5 weeks after planting.
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You can also grow some plants with-out the aid of soil. Paperwhite and So-leil d’Or can be grown in pebble-filled containers with the base of the bulbs in contact with water at the bottom of the container. Although you don’t have to chill these bulbs, they do better in cooler temperatures (think around 50 degrees F) until the top shoot is about two inches long. Then, you can move it to a warmer area like the windowsill.
To create a lush, full pot of plants you should place as many bulbs as possible in a pot without them touching. For ex-ample, a 6” wide pot can hold up to six tulips, three daffodils or 15 minor bulbs like crocus or grape hyacinth. One of my favorite things to do is to put a va-riety of bulbs in the same pot. This cre-ates a gorgeous springtime bouquet! Once you have the bulbs placed in the pot, cover them with a potting mix and leave the tips showing. Water the bulbs thoroughly, label with the date and name of the plants inside. As time goes by, make sure that the soil is damp, and not wet.
If you’re interested in forcing blooms that have a chilling period and don’t mind waiting a little longer for your blooms, you can begin by storing your bulbs at 35-45 degree F. The amount of weeks the bulbs will need to chill de-pends on the type. Daffodils chill for 12-15 weeks, Tulips 10-16 weeks, Snow-drops 15 weeks, Hyacinth 12-15 weeks, Iris reticulata 13-15 weeks and Crocus 8-15 weeks. After the chilling, it usually takes 2-3 weeks for the bulbs to bloom. Once the blooms have died, it’s best to just compost them because they use up all of their energy being forced to bloom.
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Conservation of our natural resources is by no means a new concept, and yet it seems that we have become com-placent and are creating or allowing some situations that just shouldn’t happen. I refer to the latest crisis concerning the pollution of the water supply for 300,000 plus people in West Virginia. I don’t profess to know all of the details and I will not speculate on the cause(s), but in the greater scheme of things, how could reasonable people ever think that it would be okay to locate a large chemical production facility adjacent to a river which just happens to be a ma-jor domestic water source? We could make a very long list of similar incidents that have had severe environmental im-pacts throughout the world and close to home. But that’s not the point of this article.
Accidents happen, technology fails, humans aren’t perfect and sometimes we just don’t understand or can’t foresee the consequences of our actions. Accepting the fact that we haven’t done a stellar job of protecting our natural resources is the first step toward correcting those problems. And so it happened with the formation of the conservation districts in the 1930’s; born from the experience of the dustbowl
years. An admis-sion at all levels of government that we cannot continue to allow our precious top-soil erode at such
alarming rates was the catalyst for the formation of the Soil Erosion Service in 1933. That organization was changed to the Soil Conservation Service by Congress in 1935 without a dissenting vote. The new agency was charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing long range plans and programs to protect the Nations lands from soil erosion. It was quickly realized that such an important ef-fort could not be managed through one large governmental agency. Changing from the destructive practices that led to the dustbowl was going to require the participation of the people living on the land; the farmers and ranchers were the only ones who could fix the problems. In 1937, sev-eral states followed the federal government lead and passed a Soil Conservation Act, establishing local organizations to address the issues. The Washington State Soil Conservation District law was passed in 1939.
The formation of the conservation districts was an impor-tant first step toward efforts to control soil erosion. But the effort wasn’t limited to the farmers on the land; school chil-dren across the nation were getting involved, forming youth conservation clubs and organizations like the Future Farm-ers of America and 4H.
Fast forward 80 years and we find a much different world. And yet soil erosion persists as many farmers remain firmly entrenched in ancient technology like plowing; a totally un-necessary and destructive farming practice. As I was looking back at some the historical records of conservation districts in the 1950’s, I came upon a document that struck me as one
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are famous amongst moms, kids and brown baggers all over. What doesn’t get enough press, however, is delicious apple butter. Spread this on toast, make a sandwich of it or smother your pork chops with this easy and delightful staple!
Directions
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil cider for 15 minutes
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3. Remove apples from heat. Mash with potato masher. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return to low heat and cook uncovered, stirring often, until thick. Transfer to sterile jars and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
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4. Strain custard into a large bowl. Stir the heavy cream into the custard. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap and cover for 4 hours.
5. When cold, mix in the hazelnuts and freeze in an ice cream maker following the instructions on your machine!
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The New Year has passed and it’s back to healthier eating regimes. Most people resolve to eat healthier but it can seem somewhat tedious and dis-satisfying if you’re stuck only with canned goods and unripe fruits. After a couple of weeks of this, you’ll convince yourself that only those with the stron-gest willpower can stick to a healthy and local diet when it’s below freezing outside! Eating fresh in the spring and summer months seems like a treat while eating fresh, local produce in the winter seems difficult, if not impossible. There are, how-ever, many local fruits and veg-etables available during these frosty months. Shop the local markets and co-ops in order to support local farmers and growers. There are a lot to choose from! Here are some examples of produce that you can find in our own neighborhoods.
Beets are available from storage most of the year. Fresh beets are often sold with their greens still attached.
Brussels Sprouts grow on a stalk, and if you see them for sale that way snap them up- they’ll last quite a bit longer than once they’re cut.
Cabbage is bright and crisp when raw and mellows and sweetens the long it’s cooked. The cooler the weather it grows in, the sweeter it tends to taste.
Carrots are available from winter storage.
Cauliflower may be grown, harvested and sold year-round,
but it is by nature a cool weather crop and is at its best in fall and winter and into early spring.
Fennel has a natural season from fall through early spring. The plant bolts and turns bitter in warmer weather.
Horseradish is at its best in fall and winter. Like so many other root vege-tables, however, it stores well and is of-ten available in decent shape well into spring.
Kale is like all hearty cooking greens- cooler weather keeps it sweet.
Lemons and Meyer Lemons tend to be at their best during winter and spring.
Onions are available from storage.
Parsnips look like white carrots and have a great nutty flavor. Look for thin-ner parsnips, wince fatter ones tend to have a thick, woody core that you need to cut out.
Potatoes are available from storage.
Rutabagas also known as “yellow tur-nips” and “Swedes” are a sweet, nutty root vegetable perfect in stews, roasted or mashed with plenty of butter!
Winter squash of all sorts comes into season in early fall and usually last well into the winter.
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