During the heat of summer even plants who like full sun may need a little break. If it has been in the 100’s for a few days, like it has here in Southern California, the plants will be starting to show the stress. Your first impulse may be to water them more. Sometimes that helps Read More…
Category: free or discount gardening
Free Trees and Discount Garden or Landscape Equipment for Los Angeles Gardeners
There are a few great deals and information out there for southern California gardeners if you know where to look. I’ve dug up a few cool deals for your garden right now. L.A. city and county both have great information about planting native or other drought tolerant plants, composting, and other ways to save water Read More…
Where To Find Free Seed Starting Equipment For Your Garden
It’s easy to find seed starting containers for your vegetables, flowers and plant cuttings, without spending any extra money. Containers of every shape and size are all around. Here are a few I found in my kitchen: A clear plastic lettuce container with lid, it’s about a foot wide and good 8 inches across. This Read More…
Make Your Own Organic Insecticidal Soap and Keep Your Garden Chemical Free
Make Your Own Organic Insecticidal Soap and Keep Your Garden Chemical Free
High tech seed spreader, or spice bottle?
Here’s something you can use for spreading seeds that’s already in your spice cabinet. This bottle contained Italian Seasoning. The important part is the size of the holes in the plastic screen on top. These are about 1/8 inch in diameter. It’s a good size for larger seeds like nasturtium or sweet peas. You could Read More…
Container Garden Ideas
Containers are a great way to have a garden without a yard. Plants can be grown in anything from an empty soup can to a whisky soaked wooden barrel. Succulent plants are great choices for containers. They are more willing to tolerate a pot you’ve forgotten to water the last few months. Hey, you’re busy, I Read More…