Wonderful Agaves for your Landscape January 10, 2020 If you’ve been reading my posts, you know that I’m a fan of agaves. (Read my post on Dividing Agaves). They are drought hardy…
Growing Lemons December 3, 2019 We are growing lemons. We have a Meyer Lemon tree. While I can’t say that it was the reason we bought our house and property,…
Kitchen Scraps to Regrow into Plants November 22, 2019 kitchen scraps to regrow There are a number of kitchen scraps to regrow. Regrowing vegetable scraps gives you entirely new plants you can put…
Building a Raised Bed November 19, 2019 Updated November 2021 Raised garden beds are recognized to be the best growing conditions for growing veggies on a small scale. This is because the…
Planting a Large Aloe from Cutting November 15, 2019 Yesterday my awesome neighbor gave me a large aloe plant pup dug from her garden. I felt like I won the lottery! When you get…
Dividing and Planting Agave Pups November 12, 2019 Agave are wonderful, tolerant plants well-suited to the California climate. Dividing and planting Agave pups is an essential part of maintenance for the plant…
Can Chickens and a Garden Coexist? August 1, 2019 Can chickens and a garden coexist? Here are steps you can take to ensure your garden stays safe when giving your chickens forage time. …
Zapallo del Tronco Squash July 31, 2019 Zapallo del Tronco is not a new squash, in fact it is a beloved staple in some of South America’s outdoor markets. But, it…
7 Essentials You Should Include in your Tomato Planting Hole! July 30, 2019 I’m beyond excited for tomato season! Tomatoes are known to be heavy feeders and can be a bit picky about their growing conditions. That’s…