Though we were only there for one day, the event is two days of cooking & barbecuing demos, regional California wine tasting (some small regions you don’t necessarily think of for wine, like San Louis Obispo), plenty of amazing vendors, travel info, music and fun stuff for kids.
Video: Planting in Wine Barrels
Thinking about real estate and the cost per square foot, planting in wine barrels offers space for cheap. Though half wine barrels can be bought for as little as $25 each, you can expect to pay between 40 and 60, which still is…
Garden Pest Control: Learn the Importance Beneficial Bugs Can Play in your Garden
According to The Gardeners Guide to Global Warming, it’s predicted that as global temperatures rise, “We will see more infestations from both native and exotic pests, such as gypsy moths, bagworms and vine weevils.”
OMG, what’s eating my plant? Good and bad bugs have been around…
Primer: The Scientific Names of Plants
If you’re into plant sciences, there’s a lot to know about botanical nomenclature. If you’re not, most of what you need is just an easy primer on botanical plant names. Learn more…
11 of the Best Flowers for Window Boxes
A few weeks ago, a client asked me what I thought were the best flowers for window boxes… And I’ve got to say, not every flowering plant is a good candidate for a window box. Think about how narrow and petite the typical window box is (often 8 to 12 inches wide and equally shallow) not a lot of room especially if you have roots that want to spread long and grow deep…
Remembering a Favorite Historic Garden
Ever have a moment where an interesting event triggers a fun memory? I had one this morning, and it really make me want to travel… I’ll tell you why. The interesting event came about when reading an article in the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum about a recent discovery of a 1760’s garden bell jar excavated during an archaeological dig in Philadelphia.
Vertical Gardening Ideas
For a fun project, you can re-purpose a wooden palette and use it as the framework to grow your living wall. The material list is basic and easy: A wooden pallet, landscape fabric, nails or screws, quality potting soil and plants. Because there’s a lot of space in a pallet, you can pack it full with a lot of plants.
Growing Olive Trees for Oil: Mill Master Emilio De La Cruz Explains
Q: What is the minimum number of olive tree varieties needed to make olive oil?
A: For olive oil and olives on small acreage you need 4 to 6 trees because of pollination issues. Multiple trees creates a better effect for fruit growing. You want as much pollen out there…
List of Flowering Trees You’ll Love!
9-excellent small scale flowering trees. Choices (up to 30 feet tall) are a nice size for smaller gardens & spaces. They’re also popular in the trade, so they’ll be easy for you to locate and purchase!
Winter Flowering: Pink Shrub Love!
It’s late Winter and I’m enjoying how many pink flowering shrubs are alive and vibrant right now! For the dry garden it’s all about Manzanita…
