Public libraries become seed libraries
Libraries in Carlsbad and Oceanside have added seeds to their usual offerings.
Jano’s Garden
Bi-Weekly horticulture and gardening column written by Jano Nightingale
Gardening with seniors
I have recently had the pleasure of working with a group of senior residents at the Arcadia Place retirement residence in Vista.
It’s strawberry season
Perfect strawberries are not that easy to grow. But the Williamson family, of Williamson Farms in Oceanside, grows the perfect berry!
Join the community garden movement
For seniors, it can be revitalizing to start a small garden or join in a garden project with others.
The joys of creating your own cutting garden
If you have a summer event coming up, or would just like to jazz up your rooms, plan now for a yard filled with annuals
Study of plant-based medicines at Botanic Garden gets boost
Exciting news earlier this month from the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas.
Take time to learn about your microclimate
This is the time of year when everyone I meet who knows that I am a gardener asks me the question,"What can I plant now?"
Casita Center’s kitchen lab growing healthy children
Educators are making it possible for young children to produce healthy food and eat nutritious meals.
Magnet school makes growing a part of learning
Young students in one third-grade science class have not only found a way to enjoy looking at insects, but also how to grow their lunch!
Create a window box salad garden
With many gardeners paring down, it is possible to feed a family of four or a two-person household with leftover produce for your neighbors!
