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The current interest in growing food in our own backyards harks back to the “Victory Gardens” that were popular during the first and second world wars. In those days, Victory Gardens were encouraged as a way of helping the war effort, involving ordinary folk in meeting basic needs for their families and communities.
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Posted in Edible Gardening, Garden Design
While a beautiful garden is a treasure within itself, a garden that wafts fragrance about is a real gem. Luckily, cost and labor are minimal if you’d like to add a new dimension to your summer garden in the form of scent. In addition, plants with fragrance attracts bird and pollinators and are often considered to work as aromatherapy.
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A few years ago I decided to put together a map of landscaping resources in San Diego county so that I could send clients out to take a look at plants or landscaping materials to help them with decisions. I recently updated it to add in a few more resources, so here’s the latest version:
View Landscape Suppliers and Ideas in a larger map
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Posted in Beautiful Gardens, Birds and Butterflies, Edible Gardening, Garden Design, Landscape Techniques, Low Water, Plant Choices, Sustainability
What type of fruits can you plant in the spring in San Diego?With a warmer climate than most states, a lot of fruits can actually be grown in San Diego throughout the year. Please note, however, that the fruits listed in this article are those that should be planted in the spring time. Fruits can take longer to mature and be ready to harvest, but with proper care a fruit tree can last well past 10 years in your garden. There are many more fruits that can be grown beyond what’s listed here… however, they would do better in other seasons and climates. This list of California-friendly fruits is only the beginning! Continue reading
Posted in Edible Gardening, Plant Choices
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