Jano’s Garden: Reap what you sow in a community garden
Sometimes you grow too much of something or in the case of the community garden, people share what they sow.
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Jano’s Garden: Summer is a time for learning outdoors
Most of us are better able to learn and comprehend concepts when we are actively involved with materials and phenomena.
Jano’s Garden: For garden pizazz, go vertical
Considering that most gardens begin in a horizontal plane, the addition of a vertical element can transport a flat garden to one that is visually
Jano’s Garden: The monarch question
Now that I live in Southern California, I am encountering this wonderful insect once again.
Jano’s Garden: It’s time to ‘put food by’
I am developing a fondness for root vegetables. This year, my beets have taken off, so I researched how to pickle them.
Jano’s Garden: The allure of blue
I have been researching blue and purple plants for years and turn to the masters of color for advice.
Jano’s Garden: Try a new tomato, try an heirloom
Finally, the time has come to plant tomatoes.
Jano’s Garden: Strawberries, rhubarb steal the show
North County is the perfect place to grow strawberries. With a climate that includes the moist, marine layer and lots of sunlight, any backyard gardener
Jano’s Garden: Grow a mini vegetable garden
Even if you have moved to a condominium or apartment, you still can grow vegetables, just on a smaller scale.
Jano’s Garden: Ruchi Oswal’s garden of Middle Eastern culinary delights
As a floral designer for over 15 years, Ruchi learned about color, texture and shape, which she now brings to her food work.
