Hello Gardening Fans! This year I will be working with the San Carlos Community Garden to create a monthly series of fun gardening workshops and seminars. This coming Saturday February 18, I will … [Read more...]
Tomato Varieties for Coastal Gardens
Many gardeners either hear or experience that “growing tomatoes on the coast is more difficult.” Certainly not! There are two main keys to successfully growing tomatoes on the coast. First, you need … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Tomatoes!
How about planting tomatoes as a stay-at-home project?! We all know there's simply nothing like the flavor of homegrown tomatoes! A San Diego gardener’s desire to grow these wonderful tomatoes is … [Read more...]
Watering Plants in Containers and Raised Beds
When we grow plants in containers and raised beds, we are confronted with one basic difference from “in-ground” plantings: the roots of our plants are literally “contained.” This difference makes the … [Read more...]
Upcoming FREE gardening classes in San Diego County
Saturday, September 7, 9:30am FALL & WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING I will share my veggie gardening secrets for selecting the best fall and winter crops, proper plant spacing, soil amendments, and … [Read more...]
Conserving Water in Your Vegetable Garden
The sun has returned, and your plants are really starting to need water, especially in your vegetable garden. Vegetables are definitely not “low water use” plants. You will need to water your veggies, … [Read more...]
“What’s causing the leaves to curl on my citrus?!”
I've said for many years that my role in my plant realm, is to "solve others' gardening dilemmas" via consultations, classes and personalized instruction. One such gardening dilemma that all San … [Read more...]
What Do I When My Tomato Plant Gets Powdery Mildew?!
Ellen writes, "Help! I have powdery mildew on my tomato plant!" Powdery mildew is definite reality to face when growing tomatoes anywhere on the west coast of North American from Canada to Mexico. … [Read more...]
How to Purchase Healthy Vegetable Starts at San Diego Nurseries
I visit homes/gardens all over San Diego county, many of which contain a vegetable garden. Throughout my many years of experience diagnosing plant problems, I would say that the vast majority (80-90%) … [Read more...]
Tips for Conserving Water in San Diego Vegetable Gardens
San Diego has been experiencing quite a happy wet and cool winter/spring. Soon the sun will return, (I promise) and your plants will really start to need water, especially in your vegetable … [Read more...]