Plant California Poppies December is such a busy time of year, most of us can’t get out in the garden much. But if you can find just a little time, and have a bit of open space in your garden, now is a good time to sow seeds of our stunning state flower for a glorious show in […]
Seed Starting Tips
Why start plants from seed rather than buy six packs? The main reason I do it is to have more variety in the garden. Most nurseries only carry a few common veggies in six packs. But if you look at the seed racks, and especially seed catalogs, you’ll find purple carrots, orange cauliflower, bush varieties […]
Time to Start Cool Season Seeds!
With these hot August days, it seems way too early to start thinking about a cool season garden, but if you want to grow your own plants from seed, now is the time to start them! In areas with mild winters, October is the prime month to plant cool season veggies and flowers to enjoy […]