by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Ollas are ceramic jars, usually unglazed, used for cooking soups or stews, for storing water or dry foods, or for irrigation purposes in gardens. As water is able to seep through the unglazed walls of an olla, these pots are buried underground next to the roots of the...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Whether you have just bought a new home or simply tired of looking at all of that lawn, spring is the time when most people think about improving their yard. Trees are leafing out and flowers exploding. As those first few sunny days shake off the cold of winter, like...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Heat and humidity can take their toll on plants. California has recently experienced one of the worst droughts in the state’s history, which started with three consecutive years of below-average rainfall. Due to devastating conditions, crops are suffering and...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
If your mom has a green thumb, consider giving her a gift to honor her favorite hobby. Seeds, plants, outdoor decor, digging equipment, and other gardening gifts are sure to put a smile on your mother’s face every time she picks up her trowel. Show your love and...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Essential Gardening Tools and Gadgets: The New, Old and Gold If you spend any length of time gardening, you develop a rhythm. Mowing the lawn is always done in the same direction. You prune your shrubs in a particular way that suits your spouse, and you generally...
by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Uses for vinegar knows no limits, from unclogging drains and eliminating stubborn odors to wiping away mildew and shining your silver. White distilled vinegar is also commonly used in the garden. Not only is vinegar a great alternative to toxic chemicals for...
