by Avis Licht Fruit trees are one of the easiest ways to incorporate edible plants into an ornamental landscape. They flower, they fruit, they’re relatively easy to take care of, they provide shade and beauty BUT they give all their fruit at one time. One of the biggest complaints I have from my clients is that [...]
by Avis Licht – Yesterday was Labor Day, the time we honor all manner of hard working folks. From those who till the earth, to those that sit at desks making society function, it takes a multitude of people to keep the world working. None of us could do it alone, all of us rely [...]
by Avis Licht It’s often hard to find a ripe, delicious tomato in the store. For that reason, tomatoes are one of the most popular plants to grow in the home vegetable garden. Tomatoes for large scale agriculture have been bred to have tough skins and are picked unripe in order to ship them in large containers without [...]
by Avis Licht As if it isn’t hard enough to grow your food, you also have to figure out when to harvest it. This may not seem like such a hard thing to do, but there is a big difference in taste and nutritional value when you harvest at the correct time. It is [...]
by Avis Licht As the saying goes: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. And so it is with plants. One woman’s weed is another woman’s favorite food. In the United States we consider Purslane, Portulaca oleracea, to be a weed. But in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South America it is considered a [...]
by Avis Licht – Edible flowers aren’t the usual fare for most people. But I have some favorites that even the most dubious of eaters would enjoy. The pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana, has beautiful as well as delicious flowers. You eat the succulent petals that are almost sweet. Not the red stamens. I’ve written about [...]
by Avis Licht Many of us gardeners like to sit outside in the evening to enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the garden, only to be attacked by the tiny but insidious mosquito. Here are a couple of plants that you can grow for both beauty and also to repel the mosquitoes. The term citronella [...]
by Avis Licht – When I gave a talk recently on edible landscaping, many people had questions about container planting. For gardeners with decks, small gardens, or special climate conditions, containers are a simple and easy solution. However, there are a few tips for helping you grow your plants more successfully. People don’t realize [...]
Save 15% off on $50 or more at Gardener’s Supply Company! Valid thru 6/28/12 [really-simple-share] by Avis Licht- It’s always hard to throw away fruit, whether it’s on the tree or in the kitchen. But for best flavor, health and size of apples, be sure to thin them early in the season. You should do [...]
by Avis Licht – I really love worms. Some people think I’m a little crazy about my worm love, but when you know more about them, you’ll love them too. It’s hard to believe such a small creature can do so much heavy lifting. Check out these facts: 1.When compared with soil, worm casts [...]
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