Brussels spouts. The name of this vegetable causes most kids across the world to shudder (or so I’ve been told). This tiny cabbage-like vegetable is much maligned for good reason. It’s not usually cooked correctly or creatively. But Mom, I HATE them! Growing up (and for much of my life), I intensely disliked Brussels sprouts. […]
Finish reading: Brussels Sprouts and BaconRecipes
I had my first aloe experience many years ago when I spent the night at a friend’s house. The next morning, I hunched over the bathroom sink while brushing my teeth and my elbow inadvertently landed on her hot curling iron. Yeoch! Her mother heard my yelp, assessed the situation and motioned me to follow her. We […]
Finish reading: Aloe Vera: Amazing Plant!Plant Profile
The drought in California is well into its 3rd year. Many people have cut back on watering their landscapes and let their lawns die. Lawns are easy to replace, but landscape trees are not. Sprinkler water may be the only water landscape trees receive during summer. One of the symptoms of drought stress in trees […]
Finish reading: Summer Fall Color: Drought StressFall Color Trees
Calendula or pot marigold is a lovely fall flower that looks great in the garden and in your salad!
It’s time for fall gardening! Fall doesn’t officially start this year until September 22nd, but late summer is a great time to start a fall garden in USDA zone 9. Leave a Comment I love hearing from fellow garden friends. What do you plant in fall? Please post where you live and your USDA zone […]
Finish reading: Fall Garden Time is Here!Starting a Garden
What is Powdery Mildew? Powdery mildew is a white, powdery-like fungus that sometimes resembles bird droppings. The fungus is composed of tiny white spores that you can see with an eye loupe or a microscope. This unsightly fungus seldom kills plants, but can weaken them and leave them open to new infection by other diseases or by […]
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Did you know that winter vegetables aren’t planted in winter, they’re planted in summer? Certain vegetable crops may need 6 weeks to a few months to grow from seed, such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, collards, Brussels sprouts, and leeks. Now is also a good time to start mustard greens, beets, kale, spinach and herbs […]
Finish reading: Plant Winter Vegetables in SummerVegetable Gardening
Plant colorful carrot seeds now and harvest amazing tasting carrots this fall! You won’t believe how sweet they are compared to any other carrot you’ve ever tried. Look for colorful carrot seeds from Renee’s Garden or Botanical Interests. Colorful Carrot Varieties When you shop for seeds, you’ll see there are so many different colorful carrots […]
Finish reading: Summertime-Plant Colorful Carrots!Vegetables
“How often should I water tomato plants?” A family member recently asked me. She said, “I don’t have any tomatoes on my two month old plants. The plants are green and really big!” I asked her, “How often do you water your tomato plants?” Her answer: “Every day.” I told her, “Plants watered every day […]
Finish reading: How to Water Tomato PlantsVegetable Gardening
Apricot trees are the one deciduous* fruit tree that should not be pruned during winter after leaves drop. Apricot trees pruned in winter are susceptible to a disease called Eutypa dieback. The fungus enters the pruning wounds and infects the tree. The symptoms of Eutypa show up in late spring or summer. Trees ooze sap […]
Finish reading: Apricot Tree PruningEutypa Dieback
Forestiere Underground Gardens is a hidden garden gem located in Fresno, California. It was created over 100 years ago by Baldassare Forestiere, a citrus farmer from Italy. When Forestiere discovered he would not inherit land from his family, he immigrated to the east coast of the U.S. to make his own way. To earn enough […]
Finish reading: Discover Forestiere’s Underground GardensHidden Garden Gem
Poinsettia care is easy! This lovely holiday plant is a joy to have around the house and comes in so… Read more…
These 7 tips are helpful ideas I've learned during my lifetime of gardening. There are many more I could have… Read more…
I had my first aloe experience many years ago when I spent the night at a friend's house. The next… Read more…
It's time for fall gardening! Fall doesn't officially start this year until September 22nd, but late summer is a great… Read more…
Houseplant Profile: Schefflera
Schefflera houseplant artwork by Alexandra Brodt. Schefflera are tree-like houseplants with green or variegated green and off-white leaves. This cheerful… Read more…
Venus flytrap. (photo: Holly Guenther) There are more than 600 types of carnivorous plants, but most infamous of all is… Read more…
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