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Fresh goji berries! A treat we didn't know would grow well here. Apparently they grow well in containers.

Wordless Wednesday: Keep Going!

Summer winds down and our thoughts turn to fall gardening, or for some, the end of the season. Sometimes it's hard to move forward when all we want to do is take a nap or escape to some far-off place. But the cycle continues; there is no rest for the gardener. Along the way, we can pause to enjoy the beauty of the summer garden. In honor of those affected by Hurricane Harvey, here's a little inspiration to keep going.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 30, 2017
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Red Creole onions came out small this year, but still plentiful.

Wordless Wednesday: Celebrating Freedom

We garden as an act of freedom. Our founding fathers gardened for sustenance. Whether we grow our own food for survival or to enjoy beauty around us, we are free to do it in our backyards, front yards, parkways (thanks to folks like Ron Finley) and community gardens. Let's celebrate our food independence with pictures of the abundance. Enjoy your summer garden and the freedom it brings. Share some of your favorite "independence" veggies and fruits below.

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 5, 2017
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Fresh strawberries from everbearing plants. We love Seascapes! Feed with kelp emulsion every two weeks.

Wordless Wednesday: May

May is here and the garden begins to show signs of fruit. Flowers have been going off since April, but now is the time for summer fruits and veggies to jump into action. A few simple actions can help your garden prosper this spring/summer and even next spring.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 10, 2017
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Carrot harvest includes (left to right) Pusa Asita, Cosmic Purple, Yellowstone and Red Core Chantenay.

Wordless Wednesday: April

We know half the country is still blanketed with snow, but April is off the chain in southern gardens. It's going gangbusters here, folks. Come August/September our garden will look like death warmed over (scorched, in fact) so this is our time to enjoy the benefits of rain and cooler temperatures. What's growin' on in your garden or greenhouse? Starting seeds under grow lights? Sprouting cucumbers in the garden? Transplanting tomatoes into pots? Post a picture to Instagram and tag…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 12, 2017
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At last! A Winnetka Purple artichoke emerges from the plant. We started this from seeds from the Seed Library of Los Angeles. It worked!

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Cometh

It's transition time as spring nudges gardeners into action. Winter crops are finishing up, making room for warm and hot-weather crops here in Los Angeles. While other parts of the country are still knee-deep in snow, we're well into the season by now. There's no rest for the year-round gardener. What's growing in your garden (or indoors at this point)? Share your list below.

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 9, 2017
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Garlic, carrots and radishes are so happy with all the rain.

Wordless Wednesday: Winter is Our Spring

California is known for its weather, and for those who don't yet know, winter everywhere else is our spring. Here in SoCal flowers have sprouted everywhere, peas are growing strong, brassicas are loving the rain (LOTS of rain!). For gardeners with yards covered in snow, enjoy those seed catalogs by the fire. We're still tending the soil and harvesting winter crops. Enjoy these shots from our winter garden. We hope you are enjoying the winter regardless of whether you are…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 25, 2017
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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8 different kale varieties are protected by floating row cover. No cabbage moths/worms here!

Wordless Wednesday: October Gardening

Fall gardening is in full swing. Here are a few prompts for October tasks and enjoyments. There's still much to do to get the fall garden ready, but we're enjoying the process. Happy fall gardening to you!

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 26, 2016
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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 summer. Summer Gardening The garden doesn't go on vacation even if we do. Give your garden a little love this summer and it will keep going while you're gone.

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 15, 2016
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Mittens the supercat protects the garden from vermin.

Wordless Wednesday: May Gardening

Keep planting until there's no more space! This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by ambition and hope. Two great qualities to have when gardening in spring. It's time to plant, and enjoy your garden as it grows. Happy gardening!

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 11, 2016
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22 different tomato seedlings under grow lights.

Wordless Wednesday: April Garden

They say April showers bring May flowers, but it's more like February rains bring April abundance here in Los Angeles. Color and new life reign supreme in the April garden, as we transition from winter to summer crops in a flash. It's time to plant warm-weather crops in warm-winter climates. Here's a look at what's growin' on in our Test Garden. Enjoy your April garden and get out there and plant something!

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 6, 2016
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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