Proven Winners plants came to the door one day.
Proven Winners Winner
Not to brag or anything, but apparently that's what I am: a Proven Winners winner. I won 8 plants from Proven Winners and a set of Corona pruners at the…
The new raised beds are still in a little bit of shade, but in the sunniest part of the yard. Surrounded by fruit trees and native plants.
Design: Front Yard Veggie Garden
We've been hard at work helping people get rid of their lawns in favor of edible front yard landscapes instead. Our latest garden is located inland where temperatures are high…
What to Plant with Onions
Tuck green onions in between other crops, grow shallots next to your chard.
Jade is hard to kill.
Ask Gardenerd: Winter Care for Succulents
This week's question is a good one: "Hi and thank you in advance for your help. I live in Texas and have a lot of succulents in pots (20) and…
All-blue, russet and red potatoes are jewels from the garden.
The Martian and His Potatoes…and Mistakes
Everyone, I mean everyone told me, "You must see The Martian. He grows potatoes on Mars." So I went. It was well done, except for a couple things: 1) No…
Plant Native Plants Now
Plant native plants now for them to flourish in the Spring
Artichoke hearts sold fresh, floating in water.
Field Trip: More Italy!
There's nothing quite so exotic as a farmers market in a foreign country. You get to see the staples of the local diet on display. Here in the US, we…
Once those eggs hatch, the worm grows from tiny (above) to fat and juicy. They'll destroy your plants in a day.
Fall Planting is Here!
It's still hot here in Los Angeles, but there have been a few cooler days that we took advantage of to plant out our fall brassicas. If you're ready for…
Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
Learn how to roast and prepare squashes this fall
Salad Leaf Basil
Recipe: Almond or Hemp Seed Pesto (Vegan)
It's wonderful to return from Italy to find the garden bursting with basil. This is cause for celebration! It's time to make more pesto to freeze for later use. Since…