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It’s the Spring Equinox and We’re Ready To Get Growing!
by Avis Licht I have many favorite times of the year in the garden. What’s looking beautiful, (Roses in late Spring) what…
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…
Help! What Fertilizer Should I Use? – Organic guide to fertilizers for your edible landscape
by Avis Licht An organic gardener’s success is based on a few basic necessities. I think the health and quality of one’s…
Best Tools for the Edible Landscape
by Avis Licht I was going to write about rose pruning, since it’s that time of year in many places. Coming out…
How to Sow Seeds in 6 Easy Steps
by Avis Licht 1. Prepare your table for sowing: Potting mix, containers for sowing, seeds and labels. I use organic potting mix…
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…
Some Great Information on Sowing Seeds
by Avis Licht Seeds, though small in size are a force of nature. They carry the future in their tiny form. All…
Reduce Global Warming Through Compost
by Avis Licht I never get tired of talking about compost. Those around me might become a little weary of my composting…
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…
How to Start Seedlings with Grow Lights in 3 Easy Steps
by Avis Licht When starting seeds early in the season, it is usually too cold to start them outside. That means,…
Sowing Seed for Your Edible Landscape – How to test your old seed for viability
by Avis Licht It’s January, and still feels like the middle of winter. Of course, it is the middle of winter in…
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…