Growing a Late Summer Garden

by CaliKim | Aug 20, 2017 | Blog, Container Gardening, Summer Garden, Warm Weather Veggies

Many gardeners think that because summer is winding down its too late to start warm weather veggies. In this blog post I am going share why a late summer garden with warm weather veggies may work for you, and how to know if you have time in the season to start one. ...

Watering Your Garden in the Summer to Beat the Heat

by CaliKim | Aug 4, 2017 | Blog, Summer Garden, Watering Your Garden

It’s been long, hot summer – now are the dog days when the garden starts to look a bit done in by the heat.  Many times we as gardeners don’t know  how to water our gardens.  Keep reading for some tips on when to water, how to water and how often to water our...

How to Save Lettuce Seeds (FREE and EASY) – Two Ways

by CaliKim | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog, Seed Saving, Summer Garden

Saving Lettuce Seeds – Two Easy Ways It’s that time of year – the days are long, the weather is hot, the dog days of summer are upon us.  If you are growing lettuce in your garden, you might notice the flavor turning bitter and see the plants start to...

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...