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Planting in Succession

Planting in Succession: A Gardener’s Guide Planting in succession is a powerful technique for keeping garden beds full and harvesting…
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Coastal Gardening: Tips for Growing in Zone 10’s Microclimates

Zone 9 and 10 are incredibly diverse growing regions, especially along California’s coast, where unique microclimates challenge even experienced gardeners.…
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How to Grow Melons from Seed

Learning to grow melons from seed is one of the most rewarding gardening skills. It opens aworld of delicious flavors…
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Gardening Gifts Galore – 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Our gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — are back for the 2024 holiday season! Welcome to our…
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Ranunculus bulbs – A guide from A to Z

Many gardeners admire the stunning flowers of ranunculus without realizing how easy they are to grow. Here in Zones 9…
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Planting Freesia Bulbs

Planting Freesia Bulbs in Zone 9 and 10 Freesias are magically fragrant flowers often found in small pots at big-box…
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Benefits of Garden Shade Cloth

What is Garden Shade Cloth? Garden shade cloth is becoming increasingly popular with gardeners in hot climates due to its…
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Shallow-Rooted Vegetables

Growing Shallow-Rooted Vegetables A common question we are asked is, ‘what vegetables can thrive in shallow containers?’. These crops are…
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Planting ranunculus bulbs

Planting ranunculus bulbs Planting ranunculus bulbs or corms is one of the best things you can do for your garden!…
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Gardening Gifts Galore – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Our gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — is back for the 2023 holiday season! Welcome to our…
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Growing Potatoes During Fall in Zones 9 and 10

Growing Potatoes During Fall in Zones 9 and 10 Don’t forget your seed potatoes! Growing potatoes from seed potatoes in…
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How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers

How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers in Zones 9 and 10 If you have ever wondered how to grow sweet…
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2023 Tomato Tasting Results

On August 12th, 2023, we hosted our second annual tomato tasting, Tomatotopia on the Farm. This fun event is a…
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2023 Dahlia Tubers Season Takeaways

As our 2023 Dahlia tubers growing season comes to a close and we look over the garden to see some…