Kath’s in town from New York and hasn’t wasted any time getting into the food and garden groove here in SD! Between visiting her Cali clients we had an opportunity to visit the gardens at Cabrillo National Monument, go for a Little Italy stroll and visit the well-known “Fruit Stand” off of Morena Blvd for … Read more
Posted by Christine Dionese on September 6, 2011 · 3 Comments
Earlier this year Jen Barbour, the creative mind behind, Another Jennifer, interviewed Kath & I to fuel inspiration for garden projects that would involve the entire family. With whimsical, practical and urban appropriate on the agenda, we shared ideas we hoped would infuse these needs. After a few months of digging, planting and tending, Jennifer … Read more
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Posted by Kath Dionese on June 16, 2011 · 1 Comment
Tomatoes are America’s favorite home-grown vegetable. Nothing says summer like vine-ripened tomatoes! They’re easy to grow and offer many varieties. If you’ve chosen meaty Beefsteaks or bushy Cherries, your plants should be budding flowers by mid-June (wait, that’s now)! Water Me Deep Keeping your plants consistently watered will prevent blossom end rot, those oddly shaped … Read more
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Kath says, “basil needs its space to thrive” as I gazed into the two large pots she was digging through. Mine always gets a little wimpy; apparently I’ve been spacing the poor little guys too close! Kath shared her tips with me on growing this kitchen-garden delight! Kath says: 1. Mix up organic compost and … Read more
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