Growing-February

Food
• Artichokes
• Arugula
• Beets
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Chard
• Lettuce
• Limes
• Rhubarb

Herbs
• Chives
• Mint
• Parsley
• Thyme
• Oregano
• Sage

Blooming-February

• Alyssum
• Gaillardia
• Ivy geranium
• Jasmine
• Narcissus
• Nasturtium
• Potato vine (white)
• Rock Rose (pink, white)
• Rosemary
• Roses (still blooming)
• Society garlic
• Sweet Pea Bush

Harvesting-February

• Limes
• Arugala
• Tendergreen Mustard Spinach
• Beet greens

A Visit to Duke Gardens-Across the U.S.

Those Allium are something special!

I’ve spent a few hours a day in the garden this week. Partly because it was neglected due to our trip across the U.S. to visit sons and granddaughters. I always hate to leave home. I don’t like leaving those dear labradoodles to which we have become very attached. [...]

Planting Mustard Seeds-Japanese Purple & Tendergreen

Mature tendergreen mustard ready to eat.

Finally, I’ve gotten started with planting my vegetable boxes. I’m late this year in getting my seeds in the ground, but I don’t think it will really matter because, at least in our coastal village of Cambria, it’s been quite cool. We don’t have to worry about plants [...]