Topic: Garden Writers Association
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Diggin' It Growing and cooking with lavender and rice
A gardener and a chef give tips on growing and cooking with lavender -- and rice -- including a great recipe.
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Diggin' It Great garden flowers: A gaillardia with plenty of moxie
Gaillardia, or blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow perennial for hot, sunny spots. Here's a new cultivar, Commotion Moxie, that has much to offer flower gardeners.
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Diggin' It Southern California gardening in May
If you garden in southern California, here's what to do in early May.
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Diggin' It April gardening in southern California, Part 1
Among the gardening activities to do in southern California in April are planting vegetables and flowers, and checking the watering system to ensure it's working well.
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Diggin' It Daikon radishes in the garden and in the kitchen
How to grow and cook with daikon radishes.
11/28/2011 09:54 am -
Diggin' It How to grow and use cilantro
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and using cilantro, including a Mexican-inspired recipe.
10/10/2011 08:15 am -
Diggin' It Fall planting in southern California gardens
There's still plenty of time to plant flowers and vegetables in southern California gardens, but get started now.
09/28/2011 12:28 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and prepare cabbage
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing cabbage and cooking it in a mélange of vegetables to enhance its taste.
09/21/2011 08:40 am -
Diggin' It Which spring-flowering bulbs do well in southern California?
Fall is the time to plant daffodils, tulips, and other spring-flowering bulbs. Which ones will grow well in southern California, and which ones won't? Here are the answers and planting advice.
09/13/2011 04:05 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and prepare figs
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving figs.
08/18/2011 08:50 am -
Diggin' It Tomatoes in the garden and the kitchen
A gardener and a chef team up to talk about how to grow and prepare tomatoes, including an easy, delicious recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Tomatoes.
08/01/2011 08:30 am -
Diggin' It Heirloom vegetables: Are they better than hybrids?
Heirloom vegetables, especially tomatoes, are very popular with gardeners these days. Are they better than newer hybrids?
07/21/2011 07:45 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and prepare blueberries
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and cooking blueberries, including a recipe for a cool and elegant summer dessert.
07/18/2011 10:06 am -
Diggin' It Grow your own cut flowers in Southern California
Southern California gardeners who would like to have plenty of cut flowers for any occasion, need to plan ahead.
06/08/2011 04:45 pm -
Diggin' It What to do in Southern California gardens in early May
If you garden in Southern California, here's a suggested to-list list for early May.
05/11/2011 05:48 pm -
Diggin' It Taking care of soil and weeds in Southern California gardens
Should Southern California gardeners cultivate their soil? And what are the best ways to get rid of common weeds?
04/27/2011 05:45 pm -
Diggin' It Southern California gardening: What to plant in April
If you garden in Southern California, April is the time to get busy and plant these flowers and vegetables.
04/24/2011 04:58 pm -
Diggin' It Lawn care in Southern California
Keys to successful lawns in southern California include knowing when and how to fertilize.
04/20/2011 05:30 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and cook with dill
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and cooking with dill. Included is an easy recipe for dill-topped, salmon-stuffed eggs.
04/20/2011 08:45 am -
Diggin' It It's easy to grow plants from seed
Gardeners in Southern California and elsewhere around the country will find that starting flowers and vegetables from seed is simple and offers choices of many different types of plants.
04/14/2011 06:00 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and prepare carrots
A chef and a gardener team up to give advice on growing and cooking carrots. Included is an easy recipe for roasted carrots with a sweet and tangy dressing.
04/04/2011 08:45 am -
Diggin' It This week in Southern California gardens: Time to check sprinkler systems
Things to do in Southern California gardens this week include checking out the sprinkler system to be ready for the dry season ahead.
03/31/2011 06:00 pm -
Diggin' It Great garden books, part 1
Garden writers recommend eight top garden books.
03/29/2011 08:50 am -
Diggin' It What to do this week in your Southern California garden
Garden activities this week in Southern California include pruning and planting seeds with kids.
03/23/2011 06:00 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow and prepare tomatoes
A chef and a gardener give advice on growing and cooking tomatoes. Plus a delicious recipe for tomato pie.
03/21/2011 08:50 am
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