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February 19th, 2021
Allison Starcher is back with more great gardening tips. This time, it’s a great guide for planting bare root roses. Whether you’re planting in the ground, your garden, or pot on your balcony or patio, Allison shows you the best way to plant your roses in our video.
February 12th, 2021
Any and everyone is capable of practicing vermicomposting (worm composting). Even those limited on space, living in a small apartment. Whether you’re creating soil for an entire farm or your house plants and windowsill herb garden, the benefits are endless. I’m going to teach you the basics of vermiculture and walk you through everything you need to know!
February 5th, 2021
A good pair of pruners is beloved by gardeners, treasured like a chef’s favorite knife. Sharp enough to do harm but, in skilled hands, a precise tool. Sometimes referred to by their French name, secateurs, pruners have a spring that holds the handles open so they can be used with one hand.
January 22nd, 2021
January 15th, 2021
January 8th, 2021
Gardening, even in temperate Southern California is guided by the calendar. Each seasonal phase brings the promise of new beginnings and the letting go of past glories.
The transition from 2020 to 2021 feels like a jail sentence drawing to an end, a culmination, a new chapter. So lets take a deep breath of crisp winter air and look forward.
October 15th, 2020
If the October beverage menu at Starbucks tells us anything, it’s that people LOVE the fall. I have no shame in admitting I am very much one of those people. Give me all the pumpkin spice beverages and fall scented candles.
In addition to my seasonal beverage lineup and candles, I also love to decorate my home for the fall
August 14th, 2020
August 7th, 2020
Citrus hues are a great way to add a pop of color. These are bright and punchy colors that will add life to anything in your home.
For a bold and playful statement, we suggest using any of these colors on a front door, a refinished piece of furniture, or an Adirondack chair.
July 9th, 2020
July 1st, 2020
Summer travel plans on hold? Don’t stay cooped up inside! Check out our guide to see how you can make the most of your outdoor living space.
May 28th, 2020
I love buying flowers from the store. I’m sure many of you can relate to grabbing a bouquet from Trader Joe’s — so tempting! Store Bought BouquetThey always brighten up my home and make me happy. However, this spring, after many years of buying flowers, I decided to plant my own cutting garden.
April 24th, 2020
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own food. These quick-growing veggies will help you spend more time at home and less time at the grocery store.
Your veggies need a good bed to get tucked into. Let’s take a look at how to get your garden bed ready for planting.
April 17th, 2020
An herb garden is one of the easiest gardening projects for beginners — and one of the most rewarding.
While indoor herb gardening isn’t completely set and forget, it’s less strenuous than outdoor gardening, which involves bending, kneeling, and exposure to the elements.
April 10th, 2020
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own vegetables!
You don’t need a massive backyard to do this — a small balcony or patio will suffice. As a bonus, container gardening gives you greater control over light, temperature, pest management, and soil composition.
February 10th, 2020
Don’t let living in an apartment keep you from expressing your creative side. Here are a few simple and affordable ways to add some character to your outdoor space.
February 6th, 2020
From romantic pinks to passionate reds, we love our paint color picks this month! Ready to start painting? Stop by one our locations to pick out your perfect color.
February 1st, 2020
Love is blossoming, and soon your garden will be too. Follow our February Planting Tips and enjoy the fruits of your labor this spring and summer in your salads and smoothies.