It’s frosty outside!
Hey Humboldt, tonight we have a frost advisory in effect. If you’re tending winter beds or overwintering perennials, now’s the time to tuck them in. Continue reading It’s frosty outside!
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Spring planting has arrived!
The beginning of a new year brings hopes and daydreams for a bountiful garden. The ground has been mighty soggy here in Humboldt and our last frost is no where near, yet it is time to start planning your garden and acquiring seeds. Seeds need light, warmth and moisture in order to grow and if you have a spare shelf in your house, cloches or … Continue reading Spring planting has arrived!
Upcoming Plant Sale
It’s that time of year! College of the Redwoods agricultural program is hosting a Spring Plant Sale on April 21 and April 22 at the College of the Redwoods campus. https://www.redwoods.edu/Events/Detail/ArtMID/19253/ArticleID/7366/College-of-the-Redwoods-holds-33rd-annual-Plant-Sale Continue reading Upcoming Plant Sale
Bonsai Podcast
Bonsai : a potted plant (such as a tree) dwarfed (as by pruning) and trained to an artistic shape also : the art of growing such a plant Merriam Webster Dictionary Continue reading Bonsai Podcast
A Map of Local Garden Centers
Here is a map of local garden supply stores and nurseries here in Humboldt County. Continue reading A Map of Local Garden Centers
Wait, What the Snow?
What happened? Here I thought winter was over and we get snow, snow? We never get snow here. The mountains certainly, but here, not snow much! It was a delightful surprise to see snow outside my window this morning. I couldn’t help but admire the snowflakes twirling around and the way the snow dusted the trees and plants. It’s not often we get to see … Continue reading Wait, What the Snow?
One Potato, Two Potato
I had a bag, well two bags of potatoes that started to sprout. I cut them down into smaller pieces and let them dry or scab up before planting. At this point they can be put into a bag to encourage sprouting, or I can plop them in the soil and let them go to work. It does help to buy organic potatoes or ones … Continue reading One Potato, Two Potato
Making Fakin’ Bacon
I know can anything other than bacon really taste like bacon? We thought we would try and see if the mushrooms could really take on a bacon flavor. They definitely took on a smoke flavor and were tasty. Not exactly an exact replacement for bacon though. It still brings on that deep smoke flavor to add depth to dishes. Continue reading Making Fakin’ Bacon
Wise Moon Garden 