Add Color to Semi Shade with Camellias If you want flowers in winter that don’t need to be planted every year, plant camellias. Depending on the variety, they can bloom from October to April. The perennial shrubs or small trees are evergreen and long lived in the garden. They prefer semi-shade but the sasanqua varieties […]
Time to Order Seeds for Spring and Summer Veggies!
Start Heirloom and Hybrid Veggie Favorites from Seed Starting vegetables from seed rather than purchasing transplants saves money, but more importantly, there are so many more choices! In order to have spring/summer plants ready to go into the garden in March, the seeds need to be started indoors soon. Most seeds need 4 – 6 […]
Three Steps to Take Now for a Pest and Disease Resistant Garden
Clean-up, Dormant Spray and Mulch If you were troubled last year by fungal diseases like powdery mildew, rust, black spot, peach leaf curl, or others, there are steps you can take now to limit these diseases in your garden. And an added bonus is that these steps will also curb insect pest infestations. Once I […]
Poinsettia Care and Fun Facts
Caring for your Poinsettias Poinsettias are our ‘go to’ plant for instantly bringing that Christmas spirit into our homes. To keep your poinsettias looking their best throughout the holiday season (and even beyond), follow these tips: Place in bright light, but out of direct sun. Avoid heating vents or cold, drafty areas. Keep soil moist […]
Last Month to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
Want to see an explosion of color in your garden this spring? Bulbs that bloom in late winter through spring are planted in southern California from October through mid December. So if you didn’t get them in before now, you have a couple weeks left. It’s worth the effort, as you can see in […]
Garden Party April 19th
Let’s Party in the Garden! Join me this Saturday in the Los Angeles area to make a fun take home succulent container project and sample garden to table fare! And chat about getting your spring garden going! #SpringMadeSimple When: Saturday, April 19 Time: 1 to 4pm Where: Home Depot, 12975 W. Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA […]
A walk in the park that’s all about agriculture
Great demo garden in Orange County, CA!A walk in the park that’s all about agriculture
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 […]