Gardening 101
Cold Hardy Annual Herbs for Southern California
It's January, and the "cool season" isn't over yet here in Southern California. There are many herbs that prefer to be grown October-March in climates that stay mild through the Winter, so I thought I'd share some of the herbs are growing in my Winter garden right now...
The Easiest Way to Grow Celery + Have a Steady Supply
How many of you use celery all the time? We do! While I tend to not eat celery on its own, I use it year-round for soups, stir fries, stews, stuffing, chicken salads, and more. Celery is one of those vegetables that I never really think about, but then realize that it...
Let’s Talk Mulch! Mulching a Backyard Vegetable Garden
I'm excited to talk about mulch! Ah the life and interests of a gardener! Much like the earthy smell of compost and the sight of a freshly dug, soil-covered carrot, mulching my garden brings so much satisfaction. Read on for all the reasons your garden needs mulch and...
My First Attempt at Growing & Curing Homegrown Sweet Potatoes
Around September I start getting really nervous about having enough space for the Winter garden. There's always this back and forth in my mind about what plants need to be pulled, which plants I can't bear to let go, and how is the weather going to cooperate. This...
Grow Your Own Everlastings: Flowers for Growing & Drying
Are you ready learn about some of the most incredible flowers ever?! I've been dabbling in growing everlasting flowers for the last several years, and I seriously considered dedicating an entire flower patch to them every year because they are so worthwhile,...
Growing Peppers~ My Tips for Zone 10 & Pepper Trial
Let's talk peppers! Instead of a step-by-step to growing peppers, I just wanted to chat about the main things I've experienced growing peppers here in zone 10 and my personal, pepper growing philosphy.This year was my best pepper year ever. I won't pretend I didn't...
5 Flowers to Grow Through Winter in Southern California
In my last post, I covered the main crops I grow during the cool season here in zone 10b, but did not quite get around to the discussion of flowers---which really bothered me because you know I love flowers. ♥ This article will go over some of my favorite Winter...
A Fall & Winter Gardening Guide For Southern California
Friends, let me sing the praises of the Fall and Winter gardens. Both of these cooler seasons have so much to offer us gardeners if we only do some simple planning beforehand. In fact, the first time I ever grew a garden in Winter, I vowed to never miss out again! In...
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