They say that ladybug larvae (babies) look “like tiny alligators.” But ladybug larvae are really good to have in your garden — they eat their own weight in aphids and other garden pests every day, and grow up to eat thousands more. Alligators, on the other hand, hardly eat any aphids at all, and are […]
New book: Things To Grow And Eat
I made you a thing! It’s called Things To Grow And Eat, and it’s a Square Foot Gardening planner for grown-ups that is also a coloring book for kids. It has printable templates for the most popular SFG garden bed sizes, illustrated layouts for 45 or so excellent vegetables and fruits, and a quick SFG […]
What to plant in early spring
What to plant in early spring And by “early spring” I mean “when it’s just warm enough to go out and garden, but still too cold to do it barefoot.” Not yet hot enough for tomatoes, but perfect for peas and leafy greens. SF Bay Area note: Around here, you can start planting these crops […]
Earthworms and crows
I was so happy when, digging in the strip between the sidewalk and the street, I found the soil absolutely full of earthworms despite it being basically a narrow strip of weeds and trash. Many of the worms ended up on the surface of the soil, but I figured they would find their way back […]
How to store basil
I’ve been buying giant bunches of basil from the farmers market. At $1.50 a bunch I feel fine buying it without plan or purpose, trusting that I’ll manage to use most of it before it goes bad. Trimmed and put in a jar of water on the counter, it stays fresh a week or so, […]
Plant your tomatoes deep
This is your annual reminder that you should plant your tomatoes deep. Deeply. Whatever. When you plant your tomatoes, bury 2/3 of the stem, leaving just the top couple sets of leaves sticking up from the soil. Some people say to pinch or snip off the lower leaves first; others say not to bother. I […]
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