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What’s Growing Now – February 2024
It is citrus season here in Southern California. Although the Mandarins are done for this season, the Meyer lemons and sweet lemons are coming on strong. Both trees are loaded with fruit, so we’ll be enjoying that lemony goodness. All the greens love the cool and damp weather we’ve had this winter. Lots of kale,…
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What’s Growing Now – January 2024
We are in full citrus season here. Our Satsuma mandarin orange is packed with fruit, along with the Meyer lemon and sweet lemon. Lettuce is going strong, as is cilantro, kale, and collards. They enjoy the cooler weather and thrive at this time of year. Also have peas and beets coming up. Garlic is already…
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Vegetable Garden Plant Families
Why talk about plant families? Understanding plant relationships and their shared characteristics enhances our appreciation of plants growing in the garden. Plants in the same family share common characteristics and ancestry. Knowing a plant’s family can give us insights on growing them and helps us see plants in a new perspective. For the gardener, understanding…

