Sweet potatoes are a super source of vitamin A. A half-cup of sweet potato contains more than twice the daily amount needed to support normal vision. They’re rich in vitamins C, B-6, and manganese and assist in metabolism. Sweet potato plants originated in...
There are many good fall choices for gardeners in Southern California, although the temperature, moisture or the lack thereof, wind, and soil may be challenging. Flower colors and vegetable flavor are better for fall crops because of cooler temperatures during...
One of the hardest gardening jobs is planning. How will I get the best look for my money and effort? Anwalt Garden Center offers one hint for a beautiful garden every time: Mass Planting. Have you ever seen an old-fashioned garden with “one of everything?”...
Are you planning a garden to feed your family? To beautify your landscape? Before you start, take an inventory of your situation. Are you prepared to make the investment? What investment, you may wonder? Time to care for the family garden The cost of building a family...
Containers let you control a plant’s environment, that is, the “soil” (potting mix), moisture, location (relative to sunlight and wind), temperature, and weed prevention. That’s the advantage over conventional gardening, which leaves you at the...
Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties My best heat-tolerant tomato varieties began to bear ripe fruit in mid-August. Some fruit have weighed up to eight ounces. I set the plants in the garden during June, which was late for the spring crop and early for the fall crop. Many...
