All living things require nutrients. You get yours from the food and beverages you drink and plants get theirs from the water and soil around them. And if you’re one of the more than 50% of gardeners who don’t fertilize, you might be asking your plants to live on the equivalent of Top Ramen®. Sure, [...]

You can have a garden with no soil, but you can’t have a garden with poor soil. To understand this is essential! So here is some information to get your garden started, from the bottom up!   The Dirt on Dirt Starting off with good soil is the ultimate must for a great veggie garden. [...]

The best measurement of any garden are its crops. But why wait until harvest time to have an idea on how you’ll do this year when you can find out in early spring? Like any organism, your veggies need water, food and a safe environment to grow vigorously. In this article, we’ll talk about your [...]

Growing your own fruits and veggies can be so rewarding! Not only can you save a great deal of money, but you can have more nutritious, organically grown food that tastes better than anything you’ll find at the supermarket. But having a vegetable garden can also be frustrating if you are just starting out. Tehachapi [...]

Plants are living, breathing things that require special care. Using the right soil amendments for your specific needs along with proper planting techniques is the first step in giving them the best possible start in your garden or landscape. Follow these detailed guidelines to ensure that all your plants get a healthy start! When you [...]