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 […]
Favorite Gardening Books for Southern California
I love almost any gardening book, but finding those that address the specific needs of southern California gardeners can be challenging. The majority of books are written for climates that have colder winters than ours and so don’t have appropriate seasonal advice. Here are my four favorite books for gardening in our area: 1. Sunset […]
Out With the Lawn, In With the Veggies!
My sister’s wedding was last Saturday and she and her husband had a lovely reception at their home, a typical suburban southern California house with a small backyard. The guests were pleasantly surprised to see not the typical small patch of grass but instead a very attractive and prolific vegetable garden! The kids acted as […]