It’s that TOMATO time of Year! I’m awash in tomatoes, and really enjoying them, but every year I lust after the ones I didn’t have room to plant! A great way to experience more tomatoes than the ones in your own garden, is to host a ‘tomato tasting’ for your fellow tomato growing friends! Here’s […]
Winter Vegetable Gardens
Assorted Greens in December My winter veggie garden is in full swing right now! I planted seeds in October and have been enjoying lettuces, arugula, and kale salads virtually every night for dinner. Today the carrots sown in October were ready for harvest. The peas, not planted until late November, are blossoming and should be […]
Strawberries! Bareroot Planting Time!
It’s that ‘bare root’ time of year in Southern California! Roses, fruit trees, and yes, even strawberries, are available this time of year in the ‘bare root’ stage. Why plant bare root? – The plants are somewhat dormant so they are less subject to transplant shock. – There are more varieties available. – Best […]
Fall Bloomers!
This is the time of year when my garden is looking a little (or a lot!) tired from the heat of summer and the end of the life cycle for the summer annuals. So the last few years I’ve tried to add blooming plants that hit their peak in the fall! Best of all, these […]
Ranunculus!
Time to Plant Ranunculus! Sometimes I feel guilty for having a favorite flower, but if I had to pick one, it would be ranunculus! All of the fall planted bulbs are gorgeous: freesia, daffodils, Dutch iris, etc., but the ranunculus are amazing with their dozens of papery petals and brilliant colors. And like the other […]
Got Grapes?
Thompson Seedless Grapes Why grow grapes? They make a beautiful and lush addition to a patio cover or fence AND provide delicious fruit! If grown on a patio cover, the hanging fruit is stunning and so fun to watch mature! Are they hard to grow? No! If anything, they grow too well and require a […]
Bountiful Berries: Part 3 – Boysenberries
Harvest in May/June Flowering in April YUMMMM!!!!!! There is nothing more flavorful than a boysenberry picked at the peak of ripeness! And the only way to get them is to grow your own, because they are so fragile that growers have to pick them before they get to that stage. Fortunately, they are easy to […]
Bountiful Berries: Part 2, Blueberries
How to Grow Blueberries If you live in an area that has acidic soil, you can plant blueberries right in the ground. But if, like me, you live in an area that has alkaline soils, it’s best to grow blueberries in pots in an acidic potting soil. Five Simple Steps to Delicious Blueberries: 1. Choose […]
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