Plant Gardens 101

Warm winters and sunny summers make it feasible for San Diego residents to garden year round. Organic gardening is especially beneficial to this ocean side community that is nestled between the beautiful shore and the mountains. Soil condition in San Diego can be an issue. Those in the higher elevations may find many rocks, and most people will need to water their gardens frequently to prevent soil from drying out.

Utilizing Rain Water to your Advantage
One of the best things gardeners can do is to save rainwater in rain barrels and use it to their gain. Rainfall in San Diego is often spotty. The majority of rainfall happens in January, February and March, while summers are likely to be to be quite dry, especially the months of June, July and August. It is useful to place rain barrels under your gutter downspouts to collect the water to irrigate your garden during dry spells. (more…)

Beginning an organic garden in the city can be a rewarding experience in many ways. As the trend of rising food prices expands across the globe, the return to the land is becoming an intelligent and more affordable way to eat well. For San Diego residents who are concerned about caring for their environment and improving the land rather than contributing to its growing deterioration, organic gardening can be effectual towards the preservation of the earth. You may need to make practical adjustments in your spending habits and daily schedule, but you will swiftly learn to appreciate the rewards that come with raising your own food.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started on your first endeavor in cultivating the land, there are some tips you should know for beginning any sort of organic garden in the city. The main secret to gardening organically is figuring out how to work with nature in its unique landscape and weather patterns at your particular plot of the earth. The problem these days comes in overcoming the ways the natural landscape has been disturbed by chemicals and artificial landscaping patterns over the course of several decades. It will take a little extra work on your part to recondition potentially damaged soil, but nature is usually forgiving and will restore itself to its proper condition as you persist in treating it with tender loving care. (more…)