Chris asks…
Is there a volunteer org for seniors needing home gardening services?
would like to do light gardening for seniors in the Blacktown or surrounding area
GardenersCardiff answers:
Depending where you live, volunteers belonging to an organization are not able to work on private property due to liability. Check with your city hall and ask if they have volunteer opportunites and does that include gardening. It’s really nice that you want to help other out. I’m a volunteer coordinator for a city and have much respect for volunteers.
Nancy asks…
What is a good gardening book for Southern California?
I wanted to start a vegetable or even a fruit garden and did not have any idea on how to begin. I’m looking for a good beginner’s vegetable gardening book that is focused on Southern California- any suggestions would be helpful, thanks so much!
GardenersCardiff answers:
The Sunset Western Garden Book is the Bible for all California gardeners. It has extensive information on all the microclimate zones in both southern and northern California, and what to plant there. It has an indispensable plant encyclopedia with information on thousands of plants, as well as plant lists (with pictures) for particular gardening situations (e.g., coastal gardens, shade, dry inland gardens, high desert, etc.). If you don’t have one, get one, you’ll use it probably more than any book specific to southern California.
Laura asks…
Is anybody out there into hay bale gardening?
If you are hay bale gardening, tell me what plants are working for you and what plants aren’t. Do you have any helpful tips about hay bale gardening?
I started doing this 3 years ago and I love it! It is so much easier than regular gardening. You’re further off the ground, there are far fewer weeds and pests, it takes less water, you don’t have to “till” and the old hay turns into compost when you’re done!
Thanks!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I currently have 2 friends that are trying the hay bale gardening this year and so far so good. The beans and tomatoes are doing well. I didn’t have time this year to try it, but will definitely try it next year.
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