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March 28, 2020

Planting during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here at home, during the Coronavirus “stay at home order”, we’re ready to plant vegetables and herbs. April is the time to plant the following edibles outdoors in the temperate region of our central coast. Following are some suggestions for what plants and seeds can be planted this time of year.

January 7, 2017

Resolutions to make gardening easier

With a little thought and planning and a few resolutions, you can make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Resolutions are sometimes needed to achieve this goal.
Things like buying and planting plants that need less deadheading is one resolutions. Planting more native plants is another.
Seeds of edible plants will be planted on a “staggered schedule” so that less will be wasted is also on my list.
I’ll look for ways like reducing the use of insectcides and fertilizer to make more pleasurable time in the garden.

March 2, 2011

Time to Plant on the Central Coast?

I haven’t begun planting seeds this year. I’ve weeded and created drainage ditches for runoff. I’ve also been playing with, training, and walking those…