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Dendromecon Hartfordii and it's cousin, Dendromecon rigida are sunny additions to any California native garden.

Infograph: Eco-Friendly Gardening

It might be surprising to hear that gardening can be unsustainable, but it can be. As we head into the rainy season here in So Cal, and fall gardening all over the country, here are some tips for stepping up your game in eco-friendly gardening. Rain barrels capture water for use through winter and into spring. We're still using rain water from a brief summer rain. Fall is a great time to plant natives. They build strong roots over winter…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 2, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Benefits Of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) changed the way farmers do business. No longer do they have to go through a middle man to reach the consumer, they can sell direct. It means a larger share of profit and a stronger relationship with the consumer. In many cases, the CSA model has saved the farm. If you can't grow your own, join a CSA. Here's some interesting info on the history of CSAs, and a few tasty recipes for this season's veggies.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 16, 2017
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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No Compost Bin? No Problem!

Today's infograph comes from Fix.com, where they've assembled a quick and easy guide for using your kitchen scraps in your garden without a compost bin. It's an simple way to turn garden waste into garden gold without much effort through small batch composting. Don't have enough space for a bin (or two)? Try trench composting. Small amounts of kitchen waste is buried in trenches around the garden. Over time it breaks down to create rich soil for planting a few…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 2, 2016
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Infograph: How to Store Food Right

The folks at Fix.com put together this nifty infograph on how to store food so it lasts longer in the fridge. I found a few tidbits of information that were new to me (especially the hacks at the end), so I thought I'd share it with my fellow Gardenerds. Take a gander and keep this chart on hand for when you need to keep food fresh after you harvest it. Editors note: I find that many of the veggies listed…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 10, 2015
Post category:Blog Sage Advice
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