In a July column, I introduced a San Diego Master Gardener program, Earth-Friendly Gardens, in which we encourage the public to make sustainable choices in caring for their landscapes. This month, we ...

Consistent moisture is the key to growing most vegies and in hot, windy weather it can be a challenge. A simple solution is to create self-watering or 'wicking' garden bed, where a reservoir of water ...

COSTA GEORGIADIS: One thing that I really love doing is looking at the world through recycled container eyes and this esky is a classic example. I've turned it into a pot but it would otherwise have ...

A: There is no denying that Mother Nature has been on our side this summer, but containers especially can be a tricky business when it comes to watering. With limited access to spread their roots and ...