by Jodi Bay Winter is the time for gardeners and the garden to rest. During this slower gardening period, take the time to check and prepare garden tools for the tasks that begin in spring. Repairing, cleaning, and sharpening garden tools now will make them easier and safer to use plus preserve your investment. An […]
By Michael Harrelson April showers bring May flowers… and weeds, lots of weeds. A weed is defined by the Weed Science Society of America as, “Any plant that is objectionable or interferes with activities or welfare of mankind”. It isn’t just a thistle, foxtail or crabgrass you recognize immediately as unwanted and pluck it out. A […]
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” -Audrey Hepburn By Jodi Bay Vegetable gardens have been and continue to be havens during difficult times. George Washington Carver promoted the idea of edible gardens in personal residences during times of war and coined the phrase ‘Victory Garden’. Ever since, Victory Gardens arise during times […]
By Sommer Cartier Spring is here! The season we await so we can enjoy the pleasure of biting into a plump, juicy, vine-ripened, homegrown tomato. As San Diegans, we live in perfect tomato climate—an ideal combination of sunlight, heat, and an extended warm season. This lends to easy tomato growing, even for the most challenged […]
By Greg Alder Winter is almost here and as temperatures drop it is time for backyard gardeners to start thinking about certain fruit tree maintenance. Attending to the needs of your trees now will improve the health of your plant and promote better flower and fruit production later in the growing season. This does not […]
