Eskelson leaves hole in hearts and community
By Terri Ivie
River Valley Beacon
To say that Dan Eskelson’s passing will leave a hole in the Priest River community would be an understatement. Anyone who was fortunate enough …
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Understanding soil fertility
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
Every garden season brings new insights and knowledge, so I hesitate to call myself a “master gardener”. Presumed expertise is often shocked into submission by …
The importance of landscape irrigation
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
Landscape irrigation is a term to describe the artificial application of water to a landscape. To keep your gardens thriving requires the careful management of …
Garden Corner:
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
One of the most persistent and damaging pests in our landscapes is the gopher. When we first moved to our property, it was home to …
The Garden Corner:
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
A properly designed windbreak has a profound effect on the physical and economic well-being of both humans and animals. Research has shown that heating costs …
The benefits of trees
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
A recent news story brought to light some very interesting studies conducted in metropolitan areas about the benefits of trees. The incidence of violence at …
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