Soil and Amendments

Lettuce and drip irrigation

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…

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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…

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Seed sowing medium

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…

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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…

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sowing seeds

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…

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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…

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Rough compost is used for large areas

How to Pick the Right Mulch for Your Edible Landscape

by Avis Licht –  Mulch is great for the garden, but it’s important to use the right mulch in the right place….

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Spring Garden Made Easy

GET STARTED NOW!- The Spring Garden Made Easy – e-book

  Get my book  and  be ready for Spring!   It’s that time of year – time to start the Spring Garden….

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One Super Easy Way to Improve Your Garden

by Avis Licht – Here is one ridiculously simple way to save your garden from compaction, drought and confusion. Create paths exactly…

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Gardening Tips for Drought in your Edible Landscape

By Avis Licht On the west coast of the United States we’re experiencing the worst drought in over 150 years. With more…

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Incredible Raised Beds and Cold Frame Together

by Avis Licht This raised bed has many positive attributes. Let me count the ways. 1. It is easy to build. Using…

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Edible landscaping

How to Prepare Your Edible Garden for Drought

by Avis Licht In Northern California we’re experiencing a record breaking drought this winter. The rainy season isn’t over – yet, but…

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