by Greg Alder | Jul 28, 2023 | Misc |
They keep sprouting up, these Yard Posts, like coffee beans growing into seedlings. Here I have them all listed and categorized. Each title is a link. And every time I write a new post, I add it to this list so consider it up to date. Thank you for your support so...
by Greg Alder | Jul 21, 2023 | Misc |
A few years ago I built a nesting block for native bees. I was hoping to increase their numbers by giving them an attractive nesting site so that I could in turn receive their pollination of my vegetables and fruit trees. I additionally planted flowers. My efforts...
by Greg Alder | Jul 1, 2023 | Misc |
A decade ago, at the end of June 2013, my pregnant wife and I began moving into our house. We bought this place in Ramona using every penny we had. It seemed to offer almost everything we wanted: plenty of indoor space for us to fill with a family; and an acre of...
by Greg Alder | Jun 16, 2023 | Misc |
Nick and Anna-Marie told me they had planted a white sage in their backyard, and the plant’s tag said it was a “compact” version but it had grown over five feet tall and wide. I looked out their back door to see the plant. There it was: A robust white sage with flower...
by Greg Alder | Jun 1, 2023 | Misc |
The new calendar is ready! See the order page here. What is this calendar? It helps Southern California food gardeners by listing for each month which vegetables to plant, how to care for different kinds of fruit trees, and guidance on watering. It’s based on my...
by Greg Alder | Apr 28, 2023 | Misc |
Spring fever is in the air, and you might be tempted to take your food gardening to the next level. You might envision your garden becoming a backyard farm. I support you. This week I joined the Master Gardeners in San Diego County to talk about backyard farming. Here...
by Greg Alder | Apr 21, 2023 | Misc |
I was away from my yard for the past two weeks. In the spring, after a winter of abundant rain, a lot happens in two weeks. Here is what is on my gardening mind this week, with links to past posts or videos on the topics. I’m guessing that at least one will be...
by Greg Alder | Feb 24, 2023 | Misc, Weather |
Yesterday I hung out with a group of avocado growers. The current cold and rainy weather that is following a lengthy cold and rainy winter was a main topic of discussion. “There have been, what, three days over 70 degrees this winter?” said one grower....
by Greg Alder | Jan 27, 2023 | Misc |
For several years, I have recorded which flowers I see bees feeding on in my yard and elsewhere in Southern California, as well as the dates I see them. For example, this month I noted that there are many bees visiting the flowers of my bolted greens (above). Below is...
by Greg Alder | Dec 2, 2022 | Misc |
I’m aware of four ways that people use to remove Bermuda grass. As far as my experience goes, only two are highly effective though. I’ll share my experiences, moving from the most effective methods to the least. Glyphosate Poisoning Bermuda grass with an...
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