The Coastal Gardener

Quince Cydonia oblonga, is a fruit that few of us know. Quince is a member of the Rose family along with apples and pears. Its botanical name says that it is from the island of Crete and has oblong leaves. It does in fact have oblong leaves but is from western and central Asia.

Gardening with Vegetables is Trending! This year has been filled with surprises and new challenges. One surprise change that occurred was a bright spot.

Do you recycle, reuse, or renew? Many homeowners simply use the local refuse company to haul away empty boxes, yard trimmings, and other unwanted.

Everyone knows the rainwater cycleocean water evaporates, clouds form, wind blows clouds inland, rain falls to the ground, seeps in and replenishes the aquifer and excess ultimately returns to the ocean to start the process again. But mankind has interrupted the cycle.

Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Disease While counties behind the Redwood Curtain have thus far been immune to the effects of Huanglongbing disease, it is important for growers of citrus and related plants to know of this devastating disease.