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July Gardening Tasks For Southern California Areas of Coastal Influence
This is the time of year when coastal gardeners are growing and harvesting almost everything from chard to tomatoes. Here is a suggested list of July tasks: Monitor plants regularly, at least every other day during warm weather and every day during hot weather to catch wilting, irrigation, pest, disease, weed, and other problems early. […]
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July Tasks For Southern California’s Inland Valleys
The hot weather that typically arrives in July can pose a challenge for gardeners in Southern California’s inland valleys, but it also bring the rewards of perfectly ripe homegrown fruits and vegetables. Here is a suggested list of July tasks: Monitor plants at least every other day during warm weather and every day during hot […]
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Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 3 of 3
July 4, 2017
Nothing But Tomatoes
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
“Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 3 of 3 (Pests and Diseases)” See customized advice and information for growing tomatoes in your Southern California zipcode Don’t know your GardenZeus California Climate Zone? Enter your zipcode at GardenZeus.com. See Part 1 of this series for an introduction to the topic and common causes of […]
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Down and Dirty 10: Earwigs Are Fickle Allies in the Garden
July 2, 2017
Down and Dirty Southern California Gardening
/ Stop Bugging Me: Organic Solutions for Insect Pests
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Down and Dirty Southern California Gardening A weekly GardenZeus article series to help gardeners succeed in Southern California’s unique climates and growing conditions. Post 10: Earwigs Are Fickle Allies in the Garden I have heard stories of people experiencing a sharp pain inside an ear and pulling out an earwig a piece at a time; […]
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Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 2 of 3
July 1, 2017
Nothing But Tomatoes
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: C. Darren Butler
Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 2 of 3 (Abiotic, Environmental, and Soil Problems) See customized advice and information for growing tomatoes in your Southern California zipcode Don’t know your GardenZeus California Climate Zone? Enter your zipcode at GardenZeus.com. See Part 1 of this series for an introduction to the topic and common […]
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6 Things You May Not Know About Growing and Storing Winter Squash
Here are six things your may not know about growing and storing winter squash: Winter squash blossoms are not usually harvested or eaten because they tend to be more bitter than summer squash blossoms. Winter squash resting directly on soil may be prone to rot. Mound mulch under squash fruits or elevate them on a […]
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3 Non-Problems Associated with Tomato Plants
June 29, 2017
Nothing But Tomatoes
/ Organic Gardening: Vegetables
/ The Mighty Garden Archive
By: Ann Clary
Not every unusual issue associated with tomato plants poses a serious threat to the plant or tomato production. Here are three: At GardenZeus, we expect some amount of blossom drop, especially with young and establishing tomato plants, and become concerned only if the second round of blossoms fails to set fruit. Oddly shaped, catfaced, or […]
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8 Late June Garden Tasks for Gardeners in Southern California’s Areas of Coastal Influence
For those gardeners living in areas of Southern California with coastal influence, June can be a busy month in the garden. Here are some tasks that should be on your list: Monitor plants regularly, at least every other day during warm weather and every day during hot weather to catch wilting, irrigation, pest, disease, weed, […]
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8 Late June Garden Tasks for Gardeners in Southern California’s Warm Inland Valleys
By the end of June, gardeners in Southern California’s warmer inland valleys are generally maintaining and harvesting rather than planting. Few if any cool season vegetables are still thriving, and warm summer vegetables are generally ready for harvest. However, to get the most out of existing plantings, gardeners need to to do more than occasionally […]
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