Our sad corn after a rat attack.
Corn Fail – Rats Again!
We're growing Glass Gem popping corn this year, but we may not get to see the results because we've got rats again. They're more aggressive than ever this year, probably…
Fireworks over Los Angeles
Fireworks – A Toxic Tradition?
I was in town for the 4th of July this year. Usually I'm celebrating our freedom by backpacking at around 9,000 feet in the pristine silence of the Sierras over…
When to Harvest Green Beans
When and how to harvest your green beans
Review & Giveaway: 101 Chilies to Try Before You Die
Are you a chili grower? Do you like your peppers hot? If that's true, then 101 Chilies to Try Before You Die by David Floyd is for you. Floyd is…
Fresh oranges from our tree
Ask Gardenerd: Citrus Fruit Tree Care
The questions keep flowing in this time of year. Here's the latest from Jim: "How much water and fertilizer do I need for 2 y o blood orange tree. And…
Prep for Storing Seeds
Blythe asks, how to deal with bugs in seeds.
Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato
Ask Gardenerd: Pruning Tomatoes
Summer is the perfect time for this question from Jeff Bremer: "Hi Christy, What's your opinion on pinching-off the "branches" that sprout out of tomato plants? Some of my friends…
Slice shallots thin. Pieces should be evenly sized if possible.
Preserving Shallots
Shallots are a luxury. They're expensive and they don't store for long. So we grow them ourselves. But when it's time to harvest, that last part (about not storing for…
Which Mulch, Hay or Straw or Chip Bark?
What is the best type of mulch to use?
Blue Beauty tomato shows true blue. We just fed the tomatoes with compost tea.
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Gardening Never Stops
Summer Solstice is almost here. The garden still needs attention, and evidence of the rewards close at hand are everywhere. Time to feed, weed and guide your plants along into…