In Southern California we have two major planting times, fall and spring. In fall we plant cool weather crops in spring warm weather crops. To know which are which review this chart of Vegetable Families West Hollywood Elementary School Winter Garden
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How to get started 1) First and foremost get permission from the principal. 2) Get help. Talk about your proposal at the next parent/teacher conference. Contact your local Master Gardener office for volunteers in your area. In Los Angeles, the Master Gardener Email Gardening Helpline can be reached at mglosangeleshelpline@ucdavis.edu 3) Placement of garden – […]
Planting for your winter garden is right around the corner. Make sure you order your seeds pronto. Some of my favorite seed catalogs include: Pinetree Garden Seeds, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, and Seeds of Change
In the heat of summer lettuce will bolt and shoot up a central stalk 3-4 ft high. After the plant flowers, seeds will form and can be collected for the following season. Currently we have been collecting seeds from coriander (cilantro), dill, fennel, lettuce, and pole beans; also from such flowers as: marigolds, cosmos, and […]