Spring planning is fun!
Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden is Back!
Just in time for spring, we've opened registration for Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden. It's back, and it's going to help you create your most efficient, successful garden yet.
Where should I put my garden? We answer that question.
YouTube: Where Should I Put My Garden? – How to Orient Your Plot From Scratch
The first question new gardeners ask is "Where should I put my garden?" This week's video shares what to look for when selecting a location for your new garden plot.
YouTube: How to Grow Sugar Snap & Snow Peas Start to Finish
Our latest video dives into how to grow sugar snap and snow peas. Christy shares tricks & tips for growing peas in small spaces.
Our hens started laying a month earlier than last year. Maybe it's the dry weather, but we're happy to have them sooner.
Wordless Wednesday: The Garden Marches On
As spring approaches slowly, the garden marches on. Winter has been dry here in SoCal. But here's a little sunshine to brighten your week.
YouTube: A Winter Pruning Guide for Your Fruit Trees
Winter pruning is an important part of fruit tree care. In our latest video, Christy shares step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.
White ash of mustard green leaves.
Post-Wildfire Gardening – Are My Veggies Safe to Eat?
With all the smoke, ash, and debris flying through the air, the big question coming up now is "Are my vegetables safe to eat?" Today's post sets out to answer that question.
YouTube: 6 Seeds to Try in 2025
Every year we select seeds to try in the new year. For 2025 we've picked 6 open pollinated varieties to satisfy your craving for something new.
It's stinging nettle season. Check out recipes for this underappreciated wild green.
Wordless Wednesday: Winter’s Crazy Garden
Get inspired to grow this season with this motivational Wordless Wednesday.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, gardenerds! The 2025 gardening season starts with seed catalogs and big dreams in winter 2024/25. At the end of January we'll start tomato seeds indoors for late-March planting (in warm-winter areas). Until then, it's time to dream big and plan your strategy for spring. Seed catalogs are ready to peruse and help plan your dream garden. These are some of our favorites. Find more on our Links Page Next week we'll share some of our new seed…
YouTube: Simple and Safe Pest Control Hack
Do you lose tomatoes to critters just before they are ripe? This pest control hack will help you harvest more from your garden.