Hopefully you all had a successful summer harvest and are ready for Fall planting. One of the advantages of Southern California over the North and the East, is that our mild winters make it possible to plant and grow year-round. Fall is not only a time for garden maintenance and preparation of the soil for spring…

 Spring is in the Air…   It’s that time again to start thinking and planning your spring garden. Maybe this year try planting something new or exotic to add to your table this summer. Or considering adding flowers in between plants for some color and pest control.       I know I have gotten…

Monarch Caterpillar and Butterfly The most amazing “before” and “after” ever: Monarch Caterpillar and Butterfly. Monarch Caterpillars exclusively eat milkweed (Asclepias) as their food source. It’s only plant that they can lay their eggs on and their caterpillars can feed on. Monarch caterpillars increase their weight 2,700 fold in less than two weeks. It takes…

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 the Farmer’s Almanac Happy Gardening!Mary  

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!