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Happy Winter Solstice/Yule, Dec 21st! I like this saying I found at the Old Farmers Almanac:  Old Frost, the Silversmith has come:  His crisping touch is on the weeds.  – Charles Dawson Shanly And, bless him, his touch will soon be on our veggies!  Some will love it; kales are said to taste better after [...]

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Water is the driver of Nature.  -   Leonardo da Vinci When, Who, How, & How Much to Water Midday, on a hot day, watering will burn the leaves. Evening watering promotes mildew, fungus growth.  Plants drink during the day, so AM watering is best. Plants that need little or no water and why: Onions, garlic, that are [...]

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Or wear your awesome Sloggers!  With boots like these from Sloggers Garden Outfitters, No Problem!  Regrettably, their selection for men lags.  Oops, did I say that?!  No matter, buy some for your Sweetie!  Valentine’s Day is coming…. This is bare root time – plants without soil on their roots!  For us SoCal gardeners that’s cane berry bushes, [...]

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Glorious cauliflowers are being harvested, peas devoured, lettuce leaves eaten on the spot, mini carrots munched, radishes and arugula carried home for salads! In December, your August to October plantings are paying off!  Broccolis and cabbages are coming very soon! Winter harvesting is so fine!  Cut and come again is the name of the game! [...]

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