Record Rainfalls We’ve all experienced the water restrictions here in California and watched our lawns turn brown and our plants curl up. People had horror stories of being fined for not adhering to water rations. Then, all of a sudden,
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Plant of the Month
PURPLE CAULIFLOWER Don’t worry! Purple cauliflower is not full of harmful dyes. Its beautiful color comes from the same antioxidant found in red cabbage and red wine: anthocyanin. Sun exposure further enhances its effect on the cauliflower, resulting in bright
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Getting Ready for Fall Planting
With the extreme heat we’ve had the thought of gardening is daunting. The heat spell will soon be over and you will be ready to start planning your fall planting. Here are some things you can do now and tips
Read moreBenefits of Getting Your Hands Dirty
No gloves? No problem! Have you ever arrived at the garden to realize you forgot your gardening gloves? Well, don’t beat yourself up, because there are studies that show that digging in the dirt can be good for you. We
Read moreTomato Growing Mistakes and How to Correct Them
As we all start planting our gardens, most of us will plant tomatoes. Here are are some common growing mistakes and how to correct them so you can have an abundant crop this summer and well into fall. Not knowing
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