Well, we made it, through the middle of July, with scorching temperatures.Our trees, whether by the street or on your property, are probably stressed, due to the heat and prolonged drought. We really can’t afford to lose...
Read MoreHello garden friends. Recently I was asked to give a lecture on plant tea. No, this is not a tea for people made from plants, but a tea for plants made from ingredients found in home composts. Yes, plants can drink tea as well...
Read MoreJuly is our hottest month of the year. The average temperature on the Westside of the Central Valley is 98 degrees. We gardeners need to pay special attention and walk our gardens for 10 minutes every...
Read MoreMark Koehler Growing trees, shrubs and flowers in Los Banos can be a challenge. Most homeowners don’t think of the soil before planting. Our soil is basically clay with some gravelly alluvium. Unfortunately, our soil is...
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