Rebuilding your beds with compost, care, and grace before the next season begins 🍂 Opening Reflection: Feed the Soil, Not Just the Plants As the garden transitions from summer to fall, the temptation is to rush straight into planting—new seeds, new starts, fresh hope. But fall planting success begins below the surface. After the stress…
How to revive your garden beds and set the stage for a thriving fall harvest By the time July rolls around, our garden soil has been through the wringer. Tomatoes, peppers, squash—all those heavy feeders have been working overtime, and the blazing heat doesn’t help. If you’re in Zone 9 like me, you know we’ve…
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiast! I’ve been there—standing in my kitchen garden, scratching my head, wondering why my tomatoes look like they need a pick-me-up. Living in Zone 9 has its perks (hello, year-round growing season!), but nutrient deficiencies can sneak up on you faster than a squirrel raiding your compost pile. Let’s dive into…
