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What to do After the Freeze, DECEMBER 2010

Interesting weather, isn’t it? It’s unusual to have such cold in December. And because that is different than what our typical experience is, it requires a more thoughtful approach to damage management. But don’t panic. If you simply consider each … Continue reading

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Landscape Care In the Late Summer, AUGUST 2010

It is what I call the doldrums of summer. The persistent heat has taken its toll. And the absent rains have made the heat stress of a Zone 10 summer that much more intolerable. Remember the Pinder’s Mantra: “A plant … Continue reading

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LATE SUMMER CHECKLIST FOR KITCHEN GARDEN CARE, AUGUST 2010

Fall is just around the corner and if you are aiming to grow some of your own food this year, now is the  time to start planning.  Begin by taking an inventory of the foods you know you will eat.  … Continue reading

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ZONE 10 GARDEN CHECKLIST OF SUMMER TASKS, JUNE 2010

June is a good time to complete the following tasks if you have not already done so. Check out the links below for more product information. – Prune or cut back any plants that are getting straggly, over-grown or too … Continue reading

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LATE SPRING IN A ZONE 10 GARDEN: Moving into Florida’s “Wet Season”, 2010

To everything there is a season. And now is the season of renewal-Spring. This year it is particularly welcomed because we had a REAL winter! So now you will notice your garden coming alive, and you will find yourself with … Continue reading

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