A Big Pile of Dirt!

I received a load of planting mix at the my new location today.     This dirt was purchased from Growers choice in Perris Valley, CA.     Its a nice load of dirt, and their is a lot of organic material in the soil.  They charge $27.00 for 1 cubic yard which will fill the bed of a small pickup.   The pile in the pictures is 8 cubic yards and will fill 6-7 of my raised beds.  One pictures shows my ranger beside the pile to give you a reference point showing how big the pile is.   I will be adding some topsoil to it as I place it in my beds.     Their is an old saying - "if you spend a dollar on seeds or plants,  spend $10.00 on soil".   Good loamy, nutrient rich soil will help plants ward off insects and diseases, so you don't have to use pesticides or herbicides. Their address and phone number is Growers Choice

30510 Murrieta Rd, Perris Valley, CA 92584 (951) 246-1492

Donation to Tequesquite Community Garden at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside

I donated around 150 tomato plants that were left over to the Tequesquite Community Garden at the brand new Ryan Bonaminio Park.   They were left over plants that I didn't sell and didn't want to toss them.  I also donated a similar amount to the Riverside Community College community garden.   We helped plant the tomatoes at the Tequesquite community garden and helped install a drip irrigation system the next day.   Here are some pictures of the rows of tomato plants with the irrigation system installed.   They were planted in the "community" portion of the garden where anyone can pick them.  Their plan is to have 200 plants and donate the tomatoes to local food banks and churches for their hot meals programs.  This community garden is a little over a year old and appears to be doing well.

A New Home

I promised some pictures of where I am relocating my nursery.  I wish I would have found this place first, but better later than never.  Its like nirvana compared to my other place which is basically an empty lot in the middle of nowhere.   I have set up 4 beds and will receive a load of planter mix today.    Here are some of the pictures.  Their is a orchard and a pond on the property.  I cannot reveal the location because the owner doesn't like people to know about it.

Annual Plant Sale - Successful

My Annual plant sale was a success.  I sold mostly tomato plants, along with beans, melons, and cucumbers.  I sold over 600 plants  between Saturday and Sunday.  Thanks to those of you who purchased my plants.   Hopefully I will have some repeat customers for next years sale.   The left over plants were donated to a couple community gardens in the area.

Annual Plant Sale

Its time for my annual plant sale.   I will be selling vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, beans, peas etc during the annual wood streets yard sale.  If you are located within the Inland Empire, the historic wood streets yard sale in Riverside will be held this Saturday - 4/26/14.   I live in the historic area and will be selling my plants in my driveway.   Look for my signs off of Magnolia Ave, and Rosewood Pl.
All of my plants are started in peat pots which can be stuck directly in the ground reducing transplant shock.

Basil Seedlings - time to transplant

My basil seedlings are ready to transplant.     The roots have completely filled the plugs, so I am transplanting them to larger peat pot.   They will grow out in those for a couple weeks and will be ready to sell then.   I could smell the basil as I handling the seedlings.  The variety is Genova.

A New Home!

I found a new place to grow my plants and bulbs.  I searched far and wide for a spot and the spot that I could find close to my house was 16 miles away in Perris CA.  Although there was plenty of room at the current location, I am having theft issues as it a empty lot that's easily accessible.  I have had bulbs and plants taken.  Its turns out there was a place only 1/3 mile from my home.   Unfortunately, I found it after I started planting stuff in Perris.   I have decided to move my stuff to this new place.  Its 2 acres of fruit trees, a large pond stocked with fish, and completely enclosed.   The owner is asking that I keep it secret because she doesn't want anyone to know about the 2 acres behind her house.    Its very secure with access to water and enough room to place my raised beds.      I will be posting pictures of the area and beds over the next few days.