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Soil Care in Warm & Tropical Climates (Zones 9–12)
In Zones 9–12, the growing season hardly ever ends. You can harvest greens in January, tomatoes in March, and papayas or citrus almost year-round. But while the climate seems like …
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Fruit Trees: Soil for the Long Haul
Planting a fruit tree is an act of hope. Unlike lettuce, which rewards you in weeks, or tomatoes, which fill your baskets in a season, a fruit tree takes years …
Vegetables: Feeding the Family
If herbs are the seasoning, vegetables are the meal. They’re the backbone of the food garden—the peas in spring, the tomatoes in summer, the kale in fall, and the carrots …
Amending Existing Soil: Fix, Don’t Fight
If there’s one universal truth about gardening, it’s this: none of us start with perfect soil. Maybe yours is sticky clay that clumps on your shovel. Maybe it’s sandy grit …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 9-10
I have to chuckle when I hear you zone 9-10 gardeners talking about your "spring" gardens in April. Let's be honest - you've been at this for months already, haven't …
When to Harvest Bell Peppers at Peak Flavor
As they say, "patience is a virtue," and this is particularly true when waiting for bell peppers to grow and ripen. Bell peppers need a little coddling in the beginning. …
