As the snow falls, it might not be the perfect time to discuss the landscaping of the gardens, but that’s exactly what the city’s streetscape committee did on Tuesday morning. As the heavy lifting of the Crescent Park renovations and expansion comes to an end, decisions must begin to beRead More →
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I use a range of plants from my garden to make liquid plant food. Today I thought I’d share some of the herbs I use this way, some of the best “dynamic accumulatorsâ€. This term, which is commonly used in permaculture, refers to a plant’s ability to absorb and storeRead More →
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I have very long hair and figuring out the best natural hair care solutions has been a trial and error process for me for several years. I haven’t purchased shampoos, conditioners, or other commercial hair care products in many years. Instead, I use plants from my garden to keep myRead More →
I have to be honest, there is no such thing as an “invincible†plant, but there are more than a few that come close. It’s the hardy plants, the disease and pest tolerant plants, and the “leave me alone†plants that don’t want to be fussed about. The “invincibles” areRead More →
FEELING READY FOR a gardening experience? Overwintering your favorite (tender) plants is quite doable, provided you can provide the right conditions. Think light and airy, or cool and dark. Either way, you will need to maintain frost-free conditions. Mine is a low contact (lazy?) Approach. Many plants, like Fancy LeafRead More →
If you are looking to start gardening, you will definitely need to find the perfect pots for your baby plants. Arguably the most intimidating part of transitioning from a balcony to a garden was watching the first one get wrapped up in the back of a moving van. It wasn’tRead More →
From the ominous snowy landscape outside the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining” to Ned Stark’s stark warning that winter is coming in “Game of Thrones,” pop culture has taught us that winter can be scary, but seasoned Southern California gardeners know best. Here, fall and winter give gardeners a chanceRead More →
From the ominous snowy landscape outside the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining” to Ned Stark’s stark warning that winter is coming in “Game of Thrones,” pop culture has taught us that winter can be scary, but seasoned Southern California gardeners know best. Here, the fall and winter offer gardeners aRead More →
A home improvement chain is aiming to divert more than 2 million pots of plants and seedlings from landfills as part of a new sustainability program. Miter 10’s pot recycling program, announced Thursday, allows customers to wash and return pots at any of its stores. The pots will then beRead More →
Home improvement chain aims to divert more than 2 million pots of plants and seedlings from landfills as part of a new sustainability program. Miter 10’s jar recycling program, announced Thursday, allows customers to wash and return jars to any of its stores. The pots will then be melted, shreddedRead More →