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,
Read moreNo 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 moreWith year round gardening required at the garden, you may be wondering what to plant. If the thought of deciding what winter crops to plant is daunting this year, consider doing a cover crop. Cover crops are close-growing plants sown
Read moreOrganic cover crops create happy, healthy soil. Cover crops like red clover, buckwheat, fava beans (in the picture above), daikon radish, ryegrass, hairy vetch, and peas revitalize the soil with natural nitrates, suppress weeds, improve water retention, discourage pests and
Read moreOur 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 moreHere 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 moreIt’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
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Is your soil ready for Spring planting? by Mary Church The birds are chirping in the morning busy building nests and my peach tree has beautiful pink blossoms. Where did the winter go? Some of you may be starting
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