Non Herbicide Weed Killers

Organic 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 diseases, reduce soil compaction, and attract beneficial insects to the veggie garden. Dirt is a…

February is an underrated month in the garden. It’s not as busy as spring, not as abundant as summer—but it’s one of the most important times of the year at Las Flores Community Garden. What you do now quietly sets the stage for everything that comes next. Think of February as preparation month: tending, planning,…

PERK UP YOUR GARDEN WITH THIS CONTAINER TREE   A few years ago, I had the pleasure to tour a central coast rare fruit farm.  I got to see and and sample some of the exotic trees that we don’t usually associate with California gardening.  One of my favorite plants on the tour was a coffee bush.  And technically, the…

The Difference Between Heirlooms, GMO and Hybrids Have you wondered what is really means to be an heirloom, GMO or hybrid seed? There are some distinct differences that make all these plants very different. Heirloom plants are the only ones that truly breed, as they passing down traits from generation to generation. Hybrid can happen…

Enjoy some fabulous recipes from October’s Cooking Class Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Toss together pumpkin seeds and oil.  Place on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with oregano.  Bake at 325 degrees F. for 15 minutes or until crisp and brown, stirring every 5 minutes.  Serve immediately, or store cooled in an airtight container. Bonus recipes: Enjoy!

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 thing I did all weekend. The seeds we sow today will be our future. Gardening is…