- Author: Paul McCollum
To all the lovely people,
A few more days and it will officially be winter. I'm sure, like me, you have been enjoying the rain and the life it is bringing from the soil. It is not too late to sow cover crop but last month would have been better. If sowing cover crop is not your thing then just spreading 2"-4” of mulch or a bale or two of straw (or better, alfalfa) over the garden and letting it remain in place until March will add humus and nutrients for the organisms in the soil to feed on and grow in number by the billions. By spring when you dig into your soil it will feel softer and easier to work and your seeds and plants will do much better. No matter if you grow or sheet your soil cover you will save water in the...
- Author: Paul McCollum
To all the lovely people,
I know this is a little late but we have been away. I hope all is well in your garden - we are harvesting loads of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers and more. And starting the apple harvest. We have been busy outside and in. Last week we attended the National Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa and it was very good - we met some great people and shared with them and learned about new things. Please write if you have any questions.
Paul
To-Do List for Zone 9
- Plant winter lettuce, peas, carrots, cole crops, and Asian greens.
- Harvest winter squash and...
- Author: Paul McCollum
To all the lovely people,
Here is the June Garden New from the National Gardening association.
Paul
Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
June, 2014 Regional Report
Plant Summer-Blooming Bulbs
It's not too late to plant lilies in your garden. Select a sunny spot in a wind-free area. Plant the bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep in fast-draining, rich soil. If they don't bloom this year because they went in late, they will bloom next year for sure.
Fertilize Summer Vegetables
Use liquid fish emulsion to fertilize summer vegetable crops. The organic fertilizer works the same as the chemical alternative, only more slowly. Organic fertilizers won't burn...
