Thursday, January 19, 2012

Wall Mounted Cabinet



For all you balcony dwellers or small yards here is a great way to create a bar that tucks away when not in use. You could make this very simply with fencing and a stain . Definite DIY idea... we can get Bruce to draw up the plan and dimensions if anyone wants to make.

www.plowhearth.com
Home improvement projects, potting and entertaining are just a few of the many uses you'll find for this handy wall-mounted cabinet with drop-down..



Attracting Beneficial Insects - Fine Gardening Article


Come February It will be time to get these also to help give the spring growth in your garden the edge to produce great plants for this year.

Attracting Beneficial Insects - Fine Gardening Article

Easy Tips for Starting Your Seeds Indoors


For those of you interested in getting a jump start on spring here is a wonderful guide fostering seeds for your spring garden.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Seed galore

Here are several seed catalog websites for you to look at for your gardens this summer. Enjoy




http://www.reneesgarden.com/

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Winter In The Garden- January 18th, 202




















Hi everyone, I hope you are planning on coming to the upcoming workshop on January 18th Winter in the Garden... I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.
I have misplaced my 2 Pat Welch books on gardening in Southern California... if you borrowed them would you mind retuning them this week. I was trying to lookup something and could not find my books. I would really appreciate it!
Thanks!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Monday, January 9, 2012

Organic Vegetable Starts @ Green Thumb Nursery


Green Thumb Nursery - El Toro Organic vegetable starts are here for the 2012 spring/summer season.

Incredible Edible Public Park Helps to Feed 200,000 People Every Month

Check this out and take the time to walk through it if you have time. This is a UTube video that is worth the few minutes to watch.

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the Incredible Edible park in Irvine, California to share with you this public park that was formerly 7.5 acres of weeds. After watching this episode you will learn more about how John believes that every park in the US should have an edible garden to feed those in need and educate people to take care of their own needs.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Fullerton Arboretum Needs volunteers



We Need Your Helping Hands!

Happy New Year from the Fullerton Arboretum! What better way to kick it off than to get your hands dirty? We have 40,000 pots to fill with soil in preparation for our Tomato and Pepper Sale. Volunteers are needed weekdays, 8a.m. to Noon during the month of January. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and bring your gloves!



Questions? Email Harriet Bouldin: hbouldin@fullerton.edu

15 Creative Container Garden Ideas - Planet Green


Check out these ideas for creative ways to grow vegetables no matter what your space limitations are

Start Saving your Seeds this year


Here is a great resource for "How to save Seeds". Bookmark this site or print the handbook for reference and tips on saving seeds from all kinds of herbs and vegetables.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Operation Start from Seed Begins | Greenland Garden Raised Bed Gardens


This will be some of the ideas I will share at an upcoming workshop. Please go to this blog and check out all the great ideas and thoughts about growing from seeds.
Time to start thinking about Spring vegetables.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

New Year-New Garden | Greenland Garden Raised Bed Gardens

What inspires you for the New Year with your garden ? Are you looking at seed catalogues yet?
Or are you starting to prep your soil with compost and nutrients to build it up for Spring planting?
Resolve to grow some of your own food this next year, be it vegetables, fruit or herbs... and supplement with local grown foods.
Make 2012 the year you make a difference for yourself and the environment!
Looking forward to sharing workshops with you soon.

New Year-New Garden | Greenland Garden Raised Bed Gardens