YouTube: Pruning Blackberries in 3 Steps
Our latest YouTube video shows you how to prune unruly blackberries before spring bud in 3 steps.
Mittens poses in front of our Navel orange tree, which is still covered in fruit.
Wordless Wednesday: Spring in Winter
We just returned from two weeks away on vacation and this morning's light revealed a bountiful winter garden that looks more like spring.
These are great for travel and the parchment paper goes in the compost bin when done. We re-use the twine batch after batch.
Recipe: Low FODMAP No-Bake Granola Bars
Happy New Year, gardenerds! In my last blog post, I shared my dark-humored thoughts about trash, and confessed that my biggest contribution to landfills is granola bar wrappers. I snack between clients to keep my blood sugar up, and I realized I needed to find a zero waste solution. Enter these Low FODMAP No-Bake Granola Bars.
Cumin grows to 6" tall.
New Year’s Gardening Resolutions
On this, the most reflective day of the year, let's look back at our gardening experience this year and make plans for the next. It's time to make New Year's Gardening Resolutions.
Valerie Borel is also part of the UC Agriculture & Natural Resources Workgroup on Climate Change Adaptation.
Podcast: Fire-Safe Landscaping with Valerie Borel
Our guest this week is Valerie Borel of the UC Master Gardener and Horticulture Program. She specializes in sustainability and fire-safe landscaping.
The golden crispy bits on the top are the best!
Recipe: Caramelized Onion Stuffing (Dressing)
If you're looking for a last minute side dish for your holiday meals, this Caramelized Onion Stuffing is perfect.
Sarah O'Neil, known as Sarah the Gardener, is at home in her garden.
Podcast: New Zealand Gardening with Sarah O’Neil
arah O'Neil is known as Sarah the Gardener in New Zealand, where she grows most of her own food. She's an author of 3 books, an award-winning blogger, and a keenly adventurous gardener.
With rain comes mushrooms. Not safe to eat, unless you're an expert in mushroom ID.
Wordless Wednesday: The Garden Giveth
As winter approaches (spell check wouldn't let me write approacheth) in our warm-winter climate, the garden giveth more.
Form rolls about 45 grams each in two buttered baking pans.
Recipe: Herbed Sourdough Rolls
With Thanksgiving behind us, but more holidays to come, it's clear that dinner rolls will play a role at least once this winter.
The garden is pushed to the northern point in the yard to make best use of the sunshine.
Design: The Winged Garden
A couple in Santa Monica, CA had trouble growing veggies in their partial-shade, in-ground garden. They wanted to expand and revamp for a better gardening experience.