How to Grow Sweet Potatoes for a Healthy Harvest

Sweet potatoes are a super source of vitamin A. A half-cup of sweet potato contains more than twice the daily amount needed to support normal vision. They’re rich in vitamins C, B-6, and manganese, and assist in metabolism. Sweet potato plants originated in...

Fall Planting for the Garden: A Master Gardener’s Insights

There are many good fall choices for gardeners in Southern California, although the temperature, moisture or the lack thereof, wind, and soil may be challenging. Flower colors and vegetable flavor are better for fall crops because of cooler temperatures during...

Elevate Your Garden Design: The Power of Mass Planting

One of the hardest gardening jobs is planning. How will I get the best look for my money and effort? Anwalt Garden Center offers one hint for a beautiful garden every time: Mass Planting. Have you ever seen an old-fashioned garden with “one of everything?”...

From Planning to Harvest: A Guide to Family Gardens

Are you planning a garden to feed your family? To beautify your landscape? Before you start, take an inventory of your situation. Are you prepared to make the investment? What investment, you may wonder? Time to care for the family garden The cost of building a family...