we worked ourselves into a frenzy discussing the changing role of the backyard gardener. Sure it’s always been a great hobby, now it’s an important hobby.
Interesting story in the LA Times today on pruning tomatoes. Sungolds are her favorites, a tomato San Franciscans can grow just as well as fog-free folk.
Check out this quick video and the International Seed Savers site for more info. Saving seeds is easy, it’s a great way to save money and you’ll feel so darned self-reliant when your new crops appear. Added bonus–birds will love you, too.
The book, Seed Sowing and Saving by Carole B. Turner is a terrific resource featuring seed saving advice on more than 100 vegetables, flowers and herbs.
A quick stroll through the neighborhood on the Fourth of July was a botanical deeelight. Summer is definitely here. Read the full story »
Covering all things plant/garden/nature-related, The SFBG Hortiphile is one part newspaper, one part bulletin board, one part water cooler and one part hanging over the back fence talking to your neighbor. It's a place for Bay Area folks to share news, ideas, tips and hints for living the green life.