Fabulous Fabaceae: The Pea Family with Bean, Lentils, Pulses and More
February 28, 2022
Everything to know about the amazing nitrogen-fixing Fabaceae family.
Permaculture
Guide to Growing Citrus in Southern California
February 8, 2022
If live in a house in Southern California there is about a 50% chance you already own at least one citrus tree. Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of that tree!
Growing Hemp At Home
January 26, 2022
Hemp is an ancient crop, but there are a lot of myths about it. After about 100 years of oppression, the U.S. finally fully legalized the farming of hemp in the 2018 farm bill. Is it legal to grow at home, and why would you?
Why Grow Sunflowers
December 13, 2021
Few plants are as American as the Sunflower. There are over 70 varieties of sunflowers, most are from North and Central America, with only three from South America. Before Europeans arrived in the Americas, sunflowers were found nowhere else in the world. Sunflowers were domesticated 3000-5000 years ago by Indigenous people.
9 Fruits that Don’t Grow on Trees
November 25, 2021
What do you do if you want more fruit but don’t have room for another tree? Here are 10 suggestions.
What to Plant in November in Southern California
October 25, 2021
The weather is changing, nights are cold, days might not be. We are deep into fall, here are some suggestions on what to plant.
The Twelve Design Principles of Permaculture
September 7, 2021
Permaculture is a system of design that follows twelve principles.
What to Plant in Fall in Southern California
August 7, 2021
It’s time to plan your fall garden. Here is what you should do to prepare, and what vegetables you can choose from.
Choosing Vegetables to Grow
July 21, 2021
Whether you are looking for inspiration to do something different this year or trying to narrow down your plant-growing appetite, here are 8 tips for choosing what plants you should grow this year and when