A personal look at why Create a no dig raised bed, compost on weeds, with tips on planting + see the growth by Charles Dowding still works and what creators can learn from it.
Fall has a way of making us want to clean everything up. Leaves are falling. Perennials are turning brown. Flower stems are leaning over. Beds that looked full and green a few weeks ago can suddenly look tired. The natural reaction is to grab the pruners, rake, and trash bags and clean the garden from […]
If you love the bright flowers of impatiens but struggle with summer heat, SunPatiens are worth a serious look. I have always liked plants that earn their space in the garden. SunPatiens do that well. They flower for months, handle heat and humidity, and can grow in much more sun than traditional garden impatiens. That […]
If you want the simple answer, here it is: California-grown avocado season is usually spring through summer, with the strongest stretch running from about April into July, and good California fruit often still around into late summer or early fall. Some varieties start earlier, and some run later, so the season can stretch on both […]
