Practical advice & moral support for the small-scale gardener
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….