One of my favorite times of the week is Saturday morning. After my morning yoga practice and a nice breakfast at home with my wife, I love to venture out to the garden to see what’s new. This morning the sun was shining, and the leaves were pulsating in the morning breeze. I venture out with my pruning shears and long fillet knife prepared to cut a few fresh zucchinis, some fresh kale, or do some needed trimming. As you can see from the … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Gardening Tips: February Garden To-Do List
For much of North America, February is a dreary, cold month that occasionally surprises with a mid-month thaw, teasing of warmer days to come . . . only to suddenly turn an icy shoulder and freeze any hopes that spring would be arriving soon. This isn't so if you live in sunny SoCal in February! However, despite appearances, it is still winter and your garden should be treated accordingly. Cold snaps can still occur and most plants are growing … [Read more...]