Garden Design
Of Lawns and God
by A. Non Y. Mous A good friend sent this little gem to me. I wanted to share it. Especially now that…
Edible Landscaping in Drought – Yes, you can do it!
by Avis Licht California is in its fourth year of devastating drought. All of us need to pay attention to our water…
5 Best Practices for the Low Water Use Garden
by Avis Licht The historic drought we are having in California has us thinking deeply about how to use less water in…
Get Started on Your Spring Garden in the Edible Landscape
by Avis Licht If you’re in the winter doldrums, then now is a great time to start planning your Spring garden. From…
What is Urban Farming?
by Avis Licht Growing food in urban settings. When we think about where and how our food is grown, our first image…
YES! Plant a Vegetable Garden in Drought Conditions
by Avis Licht Many people have told me they don’t plan on putting in a vegetable garden this year because of drought…
Community Supported Agriculture – the Way to Grow
by Avis Licht This winter I went to visit Live Power Community Farm, in Covelo, California. This farm is part of a…
How to Have a Successful Garden – Workshop – April 2014
HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL GARDEN Hands – on workshop If you love to garden and want to have the most luscious,…
Four of the Best Vegetables for Early Spring Planting
by Avis Licht You might be surprised at how early you can start sowing and planting your Spring vegetables. Of course,…
Expectation and Surprise – The Hidden Elements of Great Garden Design
by Avis Licht When designing your garden, in addition to the obvious considerations of sun, soil and site, you want to make…
Cauliflower and Nature’s Perfect Design
by Avis Licht Fractals and the fibonacci sequence – two of natures amazing design schemes. Here they are demonstrated beautifully in the…
Is Last Year’s Seed Still Good to Sow?
by Avis Licht If you’re thinking about your Spring garden and what to sow, you’re probably wondering if last year’s leftover seeds…