Category Archives: Uncategorized

Sweet Potatoes

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Anne

Did you know sweet potatoes can be grown in the Central Valley of CA? In fact, Merced County (USDA Zone 9) is home to many sweet potato growers and packers. If you live in another area of the world, it’s important to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vegetables | Leave a comment

Spring Seed Starting 101 Part 2 of 2

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Anne

After seeds germinate, use a complete houseplant fertilizer at 1/2 strength to provide nutrients. Two weeks later, use the recommended fertilizer  rate on the fertilizer bottle. Over-fertilizing seedlings can easily damage and  kill plants, so follow directions carefully. Once seedlings … Continue reading →

Posted in Seeds, Spring, Starting a Garden, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Terrarium Video

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Anne

Anne creates two terrariums. Special thanks to Mark Tovar for his excellent videography and editing skills!

Posted in Terrariums, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vegetable Growing Seasons Made Simple

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Anne

To understand vegetable growing seasons, it helps to know what kind of weather vegetable plants “like.” This cannot be determined from interviews, however, so you must use your powers of observation (my plants declined to comment). Some veggies need long … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat It!, Uncategorized, Vegetables | 1 Comment