Here is a great video about growing herbs.
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, the skies opened up and we saw record breaking precipitation and disastrous flooding. Everything was…
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 to get ready for the season. Prepare the fall vegetable garden if not done in…
Whenever you see insects in your garden, remember this—most are no threat to plants, many are even beneficial, and all of them, even the pests that eat your plants, are an integral part of the ecosystem you are cultivating. But what do you do when the pests seem to have the upper hand? You don’t…
Sprouting At Home Some of us will plant for winter and some of us may not. If you have decided to sit out this winter, there is still a way to get the benefits from fresh living food at home, with very little effort. And you don’t even need to leave your kitchen! Consider the…
Weeds and more Weeds… With the sun starting to peek its head out over the last few says, so have the weeds. It seems everytime I turn around there is a new unwanted weed popping up in my garden. As tempting as it is to permaculture and let them grow along side your garden crops….
The critical role that pollinators play in our planet is the reason why both scientists and the public are so concerned about their declines. Green Thumb has a great article about ways we can save our pollinators. As gardeners we are doing our part by planting and I know are all proud of our new…