There’s a lot of information out there on regrowing food from the leftovers you have from your groceries. It makes for a fun experiment, and sometimes you’ll get something viable! I tried it with some green onions and romaine lettuce
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Author: Mary Church
3 Easy Herbs to Grow
Here is a great video about growing herbs.
Read moreGardening For Good
With all the anxiety that has been circulating, last weekend I decided instead of worrying about trying to go out and get more food and supplies than we actually needed, I would plant my garden. It was the best
Read moreCompanion Gardening
Spring is on its way and I’m sure many of you are getting ready to plant your garden. A lot of gardeners promote companion gardening. Believing that plants do better next to other plants. Here is a great article from
Read moreBackyard Crop Rotation
Article Written by Diana Lovejoy Backyard Crop Rotation One of the ways that organic gardeners can create a sustainable garden at home is by seasonally rotating their crops. Crop rotation is planting something different in your backyard raised bed veggie
Read moreIt’s all about the Soil
Our summer season brought us all some very hot days. It even brought us a day of rain, lightning, and sweltering heat. I’m sure you, like me, are ready for some fall weather. However, is your soil ready for fall
Read moreZucchini Burgers
If you have Zucchini coming out your ears and are looking for something unusual and delicious to do with it here is your answer! I made this compliments of “Green Burger” by Martin Nordin, and it was amazing! Zucchini burger
Read moreNon Herbicide Weed Killers
Here is a fun article about things you may have around your house that can kill those pesky weeds. Make sure to read the tips carefully so you don’t kill any surrounding plants. DIY Weed Potions Happy Gardening!
Read moreSensory Gardens
With Spring fully upon us we have all been enjoying the flowers, blossoms and lush landscapes. The yellow colored hills on the 101 freeway still delight and amaze me as I drive by. One of the best things to me
Read moreGARDEN FOLK MYTHS AND OLD WIVES TALES
You may have heard some of these gems from your Grandmother, Mother, Favorite Aunt or the wise old farmer next house over. Their origins and history have a way of sticking in your memory bank and you never quite know
Read morePesky Pests
Getting rid of those pesky pests from your garden I’m not sure if anyone else had unwanted guests in your garden this year, but I sure did. Much to my dismay I had several pests who decided to camp out
Read moreImprove Your Soil Without a Compost Pile
It’s All About The Soil We all know that a big part of successful gardening is a healthy and strong foundation. Plants need soil that is high in well-rotted and decomposed organic matter that came from similar vegetable plants that
Read moreLas Flores Community Garden Strong
November was a trying month for the residents of Thousand Oaks. In reflection of the tragedies that we experienced as a community, it made me count my blessings and cherish my family and community. The garden is a big part
Read moreOctober Cooking Class Recipes
Enjoy some fabulous recipes from October’s Cooking Class Creamy Curry Pumpkin-Apple Soup with Roasted Pepitas https://soupaddict.com/2013/10/curried-pumpkin-and-apple-soup/ Spaghetti Squash Alfredo https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mock-fettuccini-primavera-recipe-2173163 Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 ½ tsp. vegetable or olive oil Optional:
Read moreFrost Proof Your Garden
One day it’s 72 and sunny and the next morning you wake up and there’s a nip in the air and you can hardly see your neighbor’s house through the morning dewy mist. Winter is upon us and our plants.
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