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Comment on Hearst Castle Greenhouse Restoration by Lee

Lee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:41 +0000

Not sure which tree you are talking about Carlos but I will try to find out. I’ll post it here.

Comment on Hearst Castle Greenhouse Restoration by Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:28:59 +0000

There is a tree by the indoor pool on the outside going down the stairs to the entrance that gives very smelly flowers the tree is tall do you have the name of this tree? Roman pool the tree is by where the buses pick up just outside I believe it is the only large tree on this area thank you very much

Comment on Planting Mustard Seeds-Japanese Purple & Tendergreen by Lee

Lee — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:46 +0000

I wish I knew where to buy seeds for Tendergreen Mustard Spinach. Lots of online retailers carry them but don’t know of a place here in San Luis County that does. Perhaps someone will see this comment and can help us. I know that OSH had a “mix” with Tendergreen but not the a package of Tendergreen seeds alone.
Once you get started with your Tendergreen, you’ll be able to collect your own and never have to buy again. Good luck and let us know if you find a local place to purchase the seeds.

Comment on Planting Mustard Seeds-Japanese Purple & Tendergreen by david sevier

david sevier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:59 +0000

Hello,
This mornings Tribune had an article about Tendergreens.
Is there a local supply where I may purchase the seeds?
Thanks,
David, Pismo Beach

Comment on Cowpea Weevil-Bugs on Dried Peas by Lee

Lee — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:07:31 +0000

Hi Gail. Don’t know how I missed your comment. You’ve probably already planted your winter vegetables by now, but if not, here are some suggestions. Artichokes, fava beans, garlic, and peas grow vigorously through winter. Cabbage and lettuce can grow through winter, as well as broccoli and brussels sprouts if set out in the fall. Beet, carrots, kohlrabi and parsnips can be planted now, then will just sit during the winter months but give a nice spring crop. Oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme are among perennial herbs that grow slowly through the winter months. If you find some others that work well for you, please post. I’d love to hear about it.

Comment on Fall Means Changes in the Garden by LED Grow Lights Guy

LED Grow Lights Guy — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:14:06 +0000

Just came across your site and like it very much. We’ve had a brutal summer, so it’s been nice to have the cooler and moister fall weather. I’m in the southwest, so it’s still in the 80s but much cooler at night. We’re going to start transitioning into fall gardening – lettuce, spinach, etc. We found big success with chinese winter melon this year. I’m actually looking forward to clearing out some of the dead/dying plants and get things more organized.

Comment on Thinning Low Chill Apples by Fall Means Changes in the Garden « Central Coast Gardening

Fall Means Changes in the Garden « Central Coast Gardening — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:52:57 +0000

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Comment on Growing a Giant Pumpkin? Maybe! by Christina

Christina — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:00:07 +0000

Lovely! I didn’t plant any pumpkins this summer but I had some volunteers come up near the front door. They are tiny, smaller than softballs and very cute. The vines don’t take up much real estate, an added bonus for my tiny garden.

Comment on Kale – Easy to Grow and Eat by Sarah Jean

Sarah Jean — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:53:58 +0000

Hi Lee, not sure about the Cambria Farmers Market. Im going to start visiting all the different markets to decide which ones I’d like to be at. Thanks!!

Comment on Kale – Easy to Grow and Eat by Lee

Lee — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:53:01 +0000

Hi Sarah! I did visit your website and loved it. You are very ambitious. I do hope you can make your little farm profitable. Will you be bringing products to our farmers market in Cambria? I’ll be looking for it. Wishing you luck in all your endeavors!