No Space? Go Vertical! Most of us have limited garden space and soon lust for more growing area. If you’ve run out of room in your garden, consider vertical gardening! From commercial vertical growing systems like the one shown above, to do-it-yourself systems from materials available at the local home improvement store, take a look […]
Growing Tomatoes
It’s Time to Plant Tomatoes! Did you know 9 out 10 gardeners grow tomatoes?! I’m not at all surprised, is there anything that tastes better than a tomato picked from your own garden still warm from the sun?! In our southern California gardens March and April are prime months for planting tomatoes. The only trouble […]
Five Fun Things To Do To Celebrate National Day of Unplugging
March 6-7: National Day(s) of Unplugging Who knew there was a National Day of Unplugging?! But what a great idea!!! Even though I love my time in the garden, I’m as guilty of spending too much time attached to my electronic devices as anyone else! A few minutes of checking my email in the morning […]
Kids Gardening: Build a Bean Teepee
Want to get your kids outside and (dream on!) eating more veggies? Here’s a kids gardening project (with the help of grown ups) that combines the fun of building and playing in ‘forts’ with the ‘magic’ of growing plants from seed. Remember ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’? These beans may not grow all the way to […]
What To Do in the Garden: March
Feed! Seeds! Weeds! March is probably the busiest month of the year in the southern California garden. So head to the nursery to get plants and supplies, slap on those gardening gloves, and let’s get busy! Feed Everything! It’s spring and everything in the garden is sending out new growth. Encourage vigorous healthy growth, and […]
Grow Fruit Trees in Wine Barrels
Think you don’t have space to grow fruit trees? Grow them in wine barrels! Wine barrels are great containers for growing dwarf fruit trees. And at about $40 per half wine barrel, they are a good container for the budget conscious gardener. You can have an entire veggie garden in wine barrels, too! See ‘Six Easy […]
How to Grow Strawberries
Balcony, Patio or Backyard, Strawberries Grow Anywhere! Strawberries are great edible plants to grow in any size garden. As long as you can find a spot with sun for at least six hours a day, you can grow strawberries. They are happy and prolific producers in hanging baskets, pots, raised beds, or in the ground. […]
Favorite Warm Season Flowers to Start From Seed
Showy and Easy Flowers to Plant from Seed I planted warm season flower seeds in six packs this weekend! In about a week I’ll have dozens of baby plants and in 4-6 weeks or so they’ll be ready to be transplanted into the garden. Why Plant from Seed? The main reason I plant from seed, […]
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