Question from Mari: I live near Fairbanks Ranch in San Diego county and grow organic vegetables in raised beds. Since I love broccoli, I want to grow them most of the year, however, I realize that you need crop rataions. Is it o.k. to rotate with only 2 different family of vegetables (e.g., legumes and […]
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When to plant tomatoes for fall/early winter harvest
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Thursday,
March
15th,
2012
at 03:50 AM
Question from Lewis: I wanted to know when to plant tomatoes and what kind of tomatoes for a late fall, early winter harvest. Answer from Pat: The best time to plant tomatoes for summer use is in March, but this year our temperatures have been cool along the coast and cool temperatures can lead to […]
Question from Sean: I’m trying to grow tomatoes in hadowridge area of Vista and some plants have early blight. What can I do to cure and minimize spread or do I need to pull these plants so blight does not spread Thank you and I bought your book and will try suggestions on page 138. […]
Categories : Month by Month Gardening, Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Ginny: How do I know when the lettuce and shallots are ready to pick? What is your best book regarding this. I live in San Marcos, CA. Answer from Pat: The time when lettuce is ready to pick depends on the variety you are growing, the number of days to maturity, and also […]
Tips And Hints For Growing Easy-Care Warm-Season Crops Planting months: April-August Spacing: Thion to 18 inches apart Special Tips: Grow mildew resistant varieties along coast. Harvesting:frequently to prevent overgrown fruit. Cook male flowers also. Recommended Varieties: Sunburst Hybrid, SpaceSaver, Kuta, Sunglo, Spineless Beauty. Step-By-Step Method For Growing Great Organic Vegetables By Pat Welsh Author Of […]
Question from Jim: I’m trying to locate a gardening journal for my wife. She uses your book but would like to take notes and record information specific to our monthly garden needs. I’m hoping you can give me some ideas. Also, you may want to consider creating one to compliment your books. I know there […]
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Planting with the Seasons (Indigo Salvia and Ageratum)
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
January
9th,
2011
at 12:59 AM
Question from Diane: Good morning, Pat. I last wrote to you in July, when I asked what to put on the fence at my Hancock Park house with the new neighbors. We took your advice with the Jasmine and added in some iceberg roses as an experiment. All seems to be going well and I […]
Categories : Month by Month Gardening, Planting
Question from Robin: On on of my favorite topics. Had a chance to do my a.m. + So.Cal Orgn. Gardening reading… adore your book but creates attention deficit disorder. Without fail I start looking up one thing and become totally distracted and have to go back and look up my original page number… quit comical, […]
Categories : Month by Month Gardening, Uncategorized
When To Plant Annual, Perennial, and Biennial Flowers From Seeds
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
July
28th,
2010
at 12:19 AM
Question from Brandon: Please help! My wife and I, as inspired by your book, are setting in motion our plan to start our fall planting by starting seed in August. We’re planning our beds for cool season flowers, but we are having a giant disagreement about warm season blooms. Here’s the question: When should we […]
Early Summer Pruning of Chrysanthemums – Budded Mums
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
June
27th,
2010
at 12:07 AM
Question from Deborah: I live in N.C. and planted mums several years ago. They bloomed last year in the fall and are in full bud now, June some are showing color. Should I let them go or pinch the buds? I would like them to bloom in the fall again. Answer from Pat: Usually chrysanthemums […]
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