Practical advice & moral support for the small-scale gardener
Before throwing away any container-like object I always ask myself, “could this be a planter?” At our last house, we inherited a rusty old firepit left behind by previous tenants. It was destined for the trash, but I recognized its potential. In this post, I’ll share some general tips for repurposing any receptacle into a…
Cool temperatures and dark skies got you down? Me too. I know I can’t complain, living in a place with mild winters, but I am a solar-powered, heat-loving person. Once the glow of holiday coziness has worn off, the rest of winter is a slog. The slowly lengthening days and early blooms of February always…
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,…