Practical advice & moral support for the small-scale gardener
If you have just embarked on your container gardening journey, congratulations! You’re in for a beautiful ride. The very first thing you need to get started are the containers themselves. Unfortunately, this can quickly become daunting once you see the price tags. Here, I’ll share my tips for finding affordable pots, and maybe even some…
Starting plants from seed can be intimidating. Purveyors of gardening supplies will suggest that you need a pre-fab greenhouse and all kinds of special trays, soil mixes, heating mats, and grow lights to ensure success. While those conditions might be optimal, you can still grow seeds indoors without any special equipment whatsoever. Don’t miss out…
Contrary to popular belief, we do have winter here in Oakland, California. It may not involve snow, ice, or even frost, but the nights get longer and colder and the days are just too short for many plants to thrive. I like to give myself and most of my plants a rest during this time,…
We’ve all been there: you’re prepping dinner, you open your spice cabinet, and realize with dismay that you’re out of bay leaves, the unsung hero of delicious soups and stews! Don’t settle for this situation, or even for the dry, tasteless leaves that have been sitting on grocery store shelves for who knows how long….