Field Trip: Apricot Lane Farms
I had the pleasure of not only visiting Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, CA last week, I spent 2 hours working in their amazing vegetable garden. It was the kind…
Saving Poppy Seeds
If you've ever considered saving seeds, but have been too afraid to try, start by saving ornamental poppy seeds. Why? Saving poppy seeds is practically labor-free, is incredibly easy, and…
Bolting to Dollars
Save time, money and effort this summer by letting your plants bolt
Brewing Compost Tea
Last week we got up close and personal with compost, or more specifically the microbes in compost. Now that we've determined that our compost is biologically active and suitable for…
Recipe: Eggplant Stir-fry with Green Beans and Cashews
It's eggplant time, so it's time to decide which side you're on: love it or hate it. If you're at all squeamish about the texture of eggplant (like yours truly)…
Summer Pruning
Prune your fruit trees to prevent vertical growth and for a better harvest
Up Close and Personal with Compost
Nerd Alert: this blog post may cause irrational desire to look at compost under a microscope. Ever since I took Alane Weber's compost immersion workshop last year, I have been…
Aeroponics for the Home: Growing Without the Mess of Soil
By now you've probably heard of aquaponics and hydroponics--growing plants in water instead of soil. This week we have an interesting post from a guest blogger who explores aeroponics (growing…
Repurposed Container Gardens
Discover ways to repurpose household items and more into containers for your garden