Maybelline's Garden

Bagrada bug s threatened the survival of broccoli a few months ago when the weather continued to be warm.  Diatomaceous earth was applied; ...

Calabrese Broccoli The recent rains followed by fog are doing a world of good for this gardener, the garden, and the State of California...

Grapefruit - Rio Red Bounteous amounts of citrus means the calendar is closing in on Christmas time.  Here in Bakersfield and probabl...

 Relying on my memory to recall what seeds were planted where is not a good plan.  When the seeds are sown, I try to mark the information ...

Flying Saucer Morning Glory Earth has tilted so the sun's rays are a more tolerable angle.  Not quite so harsh at noon.  Have the...

Hip hip hooray!  October finally arrived.  It's the gateway to cooler weather ahead.  We just need to make it through this last fur...

Thornless Boysenberries The boysenberries are all set for the winter.  All of the suckers were removed along with any other unwanted ...

Early Call Morning glories are finally taking off in the garden.  They were planted in mid June!  What the heck?  Early Call should b...

WARNING:  Images may not be suitable for the weak of heart. Lots going on in the garden as preparations for fall/winter are in full swin...

Here's how the mustard plant works to fumigate nematodes according to Territorial Seed Co.: Brassica juncea 80-90 days. This unique plan...