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Ask a Gardener: summer squash
This is the first post in a series we’re calling Ask a Gardener, where you get to ask our resident experts your gardening questions. Feel free to send questions...
Attracting beneficial insects
Beneficial predatory insects are an important element of an organic pest control strategy. Unless you have a serious problems, if they are living in your garden...
Keep your berries healthy all summer
Berry plants tend to be fairly low maintenance plants, put them in the right place, keep them watered and they will grow stronger, bigger and more productive every...
Gardening in extreme heat
This year has brought record high temperatures to much of the country (again, but don’t worry, Exxon says this has nothing to do with global warming), so I wanted...
Essentials of watering
While the rest of the country has been under severe heat warnings and drought conditions, summer has finally arrived for us in California, and in my garden we have...
July is National Blueberry Month
July is National Blueberry Month, and we’re celebrating with lots of great information and recipes. Blueberries are native to North America, and are related...
Anise Hyssop
We are excited to announce the newest addition to our database — the lovely and delicious herb, Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum). This native of the rugged...
How to mulch
I consider mulch to be an indispensable part of the summer vegetable garden. reduces evaporation of water from the soil prevents weeds (many weeds need bare soil) supplies...
It’s not too late
Summer is in full swing and for most gardeners, the harvest is already starting. I’ve seen summer squashes, tomatoes, carrots, and loads of lettuce pictures...
National Pollinator Week
This week, June 18 – 24, 2012 is National Pollinator Week which was initiated and is managed by the Pollinator Partnership. Pollination and pollinators As...
