Jan 27, 2022
Biochar. You may have heard of it or it may be a new term for some of you. I was doubtful of its claims until I had the pleasure of listening to USDA Senior Soil Scientist Dr. Deborah Page-Dumroese present a talk. She was kind enough to join me on this episode and discuss everything biochar. She discusses her years long...
Jan 16, 2022
A wide range of topics addressing questions submitted by listeners. Including:
- Broccoli clusters – why are mine loose as opposed to tightly packed
- Citrus – can they be pruned in winter
- Asparagus – how to trim
- Succulents – should they be brought inside during winter
- Broken limb on a tree – can a damaged tree...
Jan 12, 2022
Here in northern California, it has been a cold and thankfully wet winter. As we are at the season midpoint, here is January’s to do list.
- Prune roses
- Spray fruit trees – liquid copper, dormant oil
- Clean up old fruit
- Plant bare-root fruit trees, grapes, blueberries, asparagus
- Hold off on pruning fruit trees
- Plant:...