Growing Zucchini Containers & Controlling Blossom End Rot and Powdery Mildew

by CaliKim | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening, Summer Garden

Growing a large veggie like a zucchini in a small growing space CAN be done when you follow a few simple tips!  It’s very important to choose a container that is large enough to accommodate the plant’s extensive root system so that you get the abundant harvest that...

Growing Watermelon in a Container – 3 Tips for Success

by CaliKim | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening

Nothing says summer quite like a red, juicy watermelon – I can taste it now!  If you are growing in a small space, like a patio or deck, you might think that you can’t grow a large plant such as watermelon.  Not so – grow it in a container!  With a few...

Want Some Time Back? Automate Garden Watering with Drip Irrigation

by CaliKim | May 19, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening, Spring Garden

  Consistent water – the key to your garden As gardeners, we know that consistent watering is the key to a productive garden.  Watering your garden can be a huge task, and eat up a lot of time. Some gardeners are lucky enough to live where it rains...

How and When to Harvest Garlic

by CaliKim | May 12, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening, Harvest, Organic Gardening

How and When to Harvest Garlic Homegrown garlic – pungent and sharp and oh so flavorful!  Much more powerful than it’s store-bought counterpart, it adds a strong, unmistakable taste to many of our favorite recipes.  I recently harvested my container-grown garlic...

Growing Large Veggies in Containers – 4 Tips for Success

by CaliKim | Apr 28, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening, Spring Garden

Growing Large Veggies in Containers – 4 Tips for Success If you are growing in a small space, like a patio or deck, you might think that you can’t grow large vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, eggplant or watermelon.  Not so!  With a few quick and simple tips,...