Well I just learned today that the first set of leaves to appear after a seed germinates is called a cotyledon. The next set of leaves are called “true leaves” which look much different. True leaves look closer to what the leaves of a mature plant look like. Once you have at least two sets […]
General Gardening
Hours of Daylight
While soil and air temperatures are important, you should also factor in the number of daylight hours. The key months for growing are from March to September. The remaining months your plants will grow slowly and come to a halt once the number of daylight hours go below ten. To have a fall or winter […]
The Garden at Mission San Diego de Alcala
Last week Alan and I went to San Diego for my work conference and spent the weekend enjoying the sights. This post is about our visit to the Mission San Diego de Alcala and the gardens. This Mission is celebrating its 250th year! Hope you enjoy the Mission Garden. . . […]
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