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Golden Guardian marigolds reduce root-knot nematodes

Harvesting Seeds: Nematicidal Marigolds

As you pull out your tomato plants this fall, check the roots for galls. These are lumpy swellings that indicate that you might have nematodes living in your soil that are stunting the tomato plant's growth. (You can learn more about it from our Got Nematodes podcast)

We had that problem last year so we planted Golden Guardian Marigolds, the roots of which contain a toxin that kills harmful nematodes. Now it's time to harvest the seeds and turn the crop under so it can do its job.
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Post author:Christy
Post published:September 14, 2011
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Skylake Ranch Takes Pomegranates to New Heights

The latest post from Mar Vista's Bounty Hunter is ready for viewing. Find out great ways to use pomegranates in your daily cooking adventures:

http://marvista.patch.com/articles/skylake-ranchs-wonderful-pomegranates
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Post author:Christy
Post published:September 12, 2011
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Sprouts for Health

Sprouted foods are packets of dense nutrition ready for you to add to healthy meals. Check out the local sprout vendor at the Mar Vista Farmers' Market for ideas on how to use them:

Mar Vista Farmers' Market Sprouts Healthy Alternatives
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Post author:Christy
Post published:September 8, 2011
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OVF Tomato Tasting

Ocean View Farms (OVF) organic community garden hosts a tomato tasting for its members and guests each year. I've never been able to attend in the past, but this year I was on site to sample over 65 tomato entries (such hard work!).

It's a blind taste test, and all varieties are places side by side, so this is strictly a "tasting" rather than an overall tomato competition. Prizes, however, are still given out for the tastiest tomato.

Signs welcome visitors to the tasting
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Post author:Christy
Post published:September 7, 2011
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The End of a Garden

Summer comes to an end each year, as does the warm season vegetable garden, but gardening magazines rarely, if ever, show what that looks like. Why don't we celebrate the end as much as we do the bountiful beginning and mid-season garden? There is beauty in it as much as any garden when it is flourishing.

We took a walk through the end-of-summer garden to snap a few pictures to showcase the beauty of death and decay. It sounds corny, but there really is much to rejoice about the end of a ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 6, 2011
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Summer Vegetable Frittata

In the never ending quest to find new and tasty ways to consume zucchini, this week we're featuring another great recipe from Rose Elliot's Vegetarian Fast Food. It's the Summer Frittata, which uses asparagus, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, eggs and Parmesan cheese.

Not only does this dish showcase zucchini, but it also gave us a chance to feature our home-grown asparagus. We've been collection spears each day through summer and although it's hard to resist the urge to just serve home-grown asparagus plainly cooked, this frittata does a nice job of highlighting the produce. ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 31, 2011
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New 2011 Fall FantaSeed Collection

As summer winds down, the excitement for fall crops is building. Not sure what to grow? Gardenerd is here to help. We've picked out a special selection of veggies we have been dying to grow - and we're pretty jazzed about it.

Color is the name of the game this fall. Purples, yellows, reds and greens take the stage this fall to brighten up your garden. Check out this beautiful lineup for fall:

2011 Fall FantaSeed Collection

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 30, 2011
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Farmers’ Market Nurseries

Sure you can buy food at the Farmers' Market, but did you know you can also buy plants to grow your own food? Check out some of our local vendors, and find some great ideas for cooking with home grown herbs:

Buy at the Market to Grow at Home
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Post author:Christy
Post published:August 29, 2011
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Fall Garden Planning with Gardenerd

Planning out your garden each season is more than just fun - it gives you the chance to plant new varieties and experiment each year. What are you going to grow this fall?

In warm winter climates, fall gardens thrive. In cooler climates, you can still plant a fall garden with protection. Using cold frames, insulated floating row cover, and greenhouses, you can grow cool weather crops all winter long. Here's what to grow:

Root crops, broccoli (Italian broccoli shown left), kohlrabi, peas, chard and ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 25, 2011
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Growing Watermelons and Melons

I've never had much luck growing watermelons in our coastal climate. The plants usually succumb to powdery mildew before they really get going and the result is little melons or no fruit at all. This year I tried something different and have seen great results. Apparently, it's all about timing.

Watermelons like hot weather to mature, in fact according to the University of Ohio, they need daytime temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees, and nighttime temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees. (While we're at it, soil pH is preferred between 6.0 ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 24, 2011
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