Ornamental/edible plants
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…
Hummingbirds in the Edible Landscaped Garden
by Avis Licht I love watching hummingbirds zoom, dive, drink and zip around my garden. Not only are they beautiful and fanciful,…
June in the Edible Landscaped Garden
by Avis Licht In California June is a busy time in the garden. Some plants are already in and growing, some need…
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…
Spring is Here – Let’s Get Growing
by Avis Licht Post by Avis Licht. By the date on the calendar it’s Spring – but by weather it might be…
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…