Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Capping the Soil (or, Mulch Madness)

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The purpose of mulch is multifaceted. In nature, plants drop leaves and they form a natural mulch. It decomposes where it falls and the nutrients return to the soil for the plants to use again. In gardens, we often remove … Continue reading

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October Bloom Day

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Happy October Bloom Day! Here are some shots of blossoms and blooms around our garden today… Enjoy!

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Installation: Russian Hill Upgrade

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The most recent installation I got to undertake by way of a design from Patrick on Flora Grubb Gardens’ design team was a house up on Russian Hill here in SF. It was an installation in two phases: Phase I … Continue reading

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Holy Fisheries, Batman!

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This is something kinda cool. A friend of mine, Liam (formerly from the nursery), has gone off on his own endeavors, and is starting a sustainable fishery in Santa Cruz County. It’s pretty nifty! His company, CSA Aquaponics, has combined … Continue reading

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