Today’s weather report? Another heat wave lasting a week. Welcome to the dog days of summer in SoCal. Extreme heat is hard on your plants, too. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 95°F can cause leaf scorch, wilting, and sunburn in sensitive plants like...
What do you get when you cross a carrot with a radish? It might be the turnip, a slightly bitter and peppery root vegetable that ruled European stew pots until the sweeter and prettier carrot came along. Did you know that turnips: Pack more vitamin C than carrots to...
Gardening in Southern California is a year-round activity, thanks to mild winters, hot summers, and varied microclimates. However, in some areas, the soil may work against you. The Los Angeles Basin features soils like the Chino Association, a gray, calcareous silt...
Gardening in Southern California is a year-round endeavor, with no forced off-season like winter in Milwaukee. Still, knowing what to plant and when can make the difference between a bountiful garden and one that produces little or nothing. This guide outlines a...
Composting is one of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to nourish your garden. It reduces the waste you send to landfills and creates a nutrient-rich plant material. In this guide, we’ve laid out a simple, step-by-step process for making compost...
