Truthfully, I don’t read very many gardening books. I prefer to putter in the the garden. But every now and then, one comes along that demands my attention. Wendy Johnson’s, Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate: At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World, is one of those books. She has formidable experience in the garden, […]
A cover crop is an area of planting that is sown for the purpose of improving the soil and keeping the ground “covered” to prevent erosion. The right plant can: Increase the organic matter content of the soil Increase the availability of nutrients Improve the soil’s tilth, which is the texture of the soil Reduce […]
Gate and Arbor from recycled materials There are times when you build something for your garden when you want it to look new and times when you want it to look like it’s always been there. When picking a gate design, you need to consider: Form of the gate Existing structures and style in your […]
When adding new structures to your garden such as steps, paths, trellises and gates be sure to consider using recycled materials. For the steps above I used bricks that someone else didn’t want anymore and that I had been storing for some “future” project. We did a small remodel in the living room, putting […]
In mild weather climates, it is still possible to plant your favorites from the onion family. Garlic, shallots and onions are all in the same family, Allium, and are easy to grow. You need open, sunny ground, in well drained soil that has been fertilized with bone meal and manure. There are many varieties of […]
Erosion of hillsides can range from minor movement that is easy to repair, to major and dangerous situations. Caveat! Caveat! Caveat! If you think you have a major problem, please refer to a professional soil engineer or contractor to help you. In this post, I am only going to address simple erosion problems. […]
I walked out into the garden today to look at my newly dug and seeded beds, only to find that the cats, mine and neighbor’s used it for their very own latrine. Actually disgusting. Because this poop harbors unsafe pathogens and is really stinky we don’t want it in our garden beds. Although I love […]
Winter squash, to be clear, is harvested in the winter, not planted in the winter. I have found that some people find this confusing. So now you know. The best known varieties are Butternut, Acorn, Turban, and Banana. They are characterized by their hard skins as compared to summer squash like zucchini which have soft […]
After watching this video, your pumpkin carving will take on a whole new life. But first you have to get a pumpkin. Here’s few varieties: Here’s a picture of my squash climbing up the back porch steps: Pumpkins are in the Gourd family, which includes summer squash, ornamental gourds and many kinds of pumpkins. […]
One of the best foods for us, is one we rarely think about eating: sprouts made from seeds. Sprouts are one of the most complete and nutritional foods that exist. They are rich with proteins, minerals, vitamins and enzymes. They are a living food that is nutritious as well as delicious. Seeds from many of […]
There are many bulbs one can plant in the Fall, but only one is the source of a prized spice. The Saffron Crocus is the unlikely home of Saffron, an incredibly expensive and prized spice for cooking. Crocus sativus thrives in the Mediterranean climates where hot and dry summer breezes sweep semi-arid lands. It can […]
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