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Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide

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January 22, 2024 by Hope Gardens


Cabbage Hill® Company Update

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January 21, 2024 by Hope Gardens

Plant-Based is the future of everything. I still register the shock on people’s face when I tell them organic vegetables …
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THE CABBAGE HILL ANIMAL-FREE FERTILIZER LINE

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April 27, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Cabbage Hill Animal-Free fertilizers come in a dry, granular, traditional formula and water-soluble concentrates. Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizers come in …
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Welcome to the Family! Vegan Fertilizer Investor Invitation

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April 16, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Cabbage Hill Fertilizer Co. The first animal-free fertilizer company. Finally, something to feel good about! Here’s the Cabbage Hill business …
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How is Livestock Waste Organic?

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April 7, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Animal waste is the backbone of organic fertilizer. Bone meal, blood meal, urea, feather meal, fish meal, leather dust, poultry …
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I HAVE LEARNED MUCH MORE THAN GARDENING FROM GARDENING

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March 29, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Growing food has linked me to much more than my 4 x 8 raised bed. Take a look at what …
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It Gets Hot

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March 29, 2023 by Hope Gardens

When you love gardening, you have to tolerate some hot weather. And “weather” that’s a dry heat or a muggy …
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Best Practices

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March 29, 2023 by Hope Gardens

This is it! The backbone of my gardening philosophy. I believe it is important to educate yourself on the best …
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Use It All

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September 5, 2022 by Hope Gardens

There’s so much to use of your homegrown vegetable plants. So much more than is available at the grocery store. …
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Why Climate Matters to the Home Gardener

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September 5, 2022 by Hope Gardens


12 Ways to Utilize Your Garden

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September 5, 2022 by Hope Gardens


5 Strategies to Improve Your Garden While the World Melts

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August 16, 2022 by Hope Gardens

aka what’s green manure? check out the answers below!


How To Maintain the Summer Garden

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May 19, 2022 by Hope Gardens

Maintaining the garden is of the upmost importance to plant health. Here I break down my process. There’s a worksheet …
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De-Bunking No-Till in the Home Garden

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May 8, 2022 by Hope Gardens

Regenerative garden practices are the backbone of my garden philosophy. Soil health is too important to have mis-information and confusion …
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Vermicomposting

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November 17, 2021 by Hope Gardens

worm castings forever! Have you heard of vermicomposting? It’s a lot like regular composting in that you can make good …
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Climate Gardening – your seasonal gardening guide to zones 9 -10

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November 14, 2021 by Hope Gardens

It’s crucial that home gardeners respond to the actual weather they are experiencing rather than what month is on the …
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My 2021 Spring Vegetable Gardening Workshop Videos

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February 22, 2021 by Hope Gardens

Pay here! Hope Gardens Spring Vegetable Workshop Videos cover: How to design your garden How to fertilize and build soil …
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How To Test and Prepare Your Garden Soil

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February 15, 2021 by Hope Gardens

Your introduction to soil sampling starts now!


How To Feed Your Garden

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February 2, 2021 by Hope Gardens

Hi friends! I was sued by a pesticide company of all things for using the word Stewards in regards to …
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Pruning 101

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December 14, 2020 by Hope Gardens

This is a hard and fast lesson so strap in! Have a pair of sharp shears. I like Fiskars products …
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Animal-Free is the future.

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June 17, 2020 by Hope Gardens

Everyone is concerned about issues of animal welfare, transparency from our corporations and food safety. Whether you are vegan or …
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Hope Gardens Almanac

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April 10, 2020 by Hope Gardens

Hello Garden Warriors! Download my simple monthly almanac for helpful suggestions on what you can be doing in your garden …
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Pollinator Gardening…bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

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March 1, 2020 by Hope Gardens

I’ve worked in edible gardening and native landscaping for over 13 years. Permaculture and sustainability are the backbones of my …
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HOW TO GROW A STRAWBERRY PATCH

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January 2, 2020 by Hope Gardens

Hello garden warriors! I’ve had my vegetable gardening business for ten years and a plant that has vexed my clients …
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HG Quick Tip: Keep your precious soil microbes alive and well with a hose filter.

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June 28, 2019 by Hope Gardens

One of the easiest ways to keep your soil healthy is to invest in a hose filter. A hose filter …
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Support your veggies!

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June 22, 2019 by Hope Gardens

Summer is all about plant supports. You may know about beans and tomatoes needing posts and cages, but did you …
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TOMATO GROWING TIPS

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May 12, 2019 by Hope Gardens

There’s LOTS of ways to grow your tomatoes but in our suburban/urban gardening experience this is what works and can …
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How to Blanch Greens (the easy way), starring those superstars of nutrition: broccoli leaves

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April 3, 2019 by Hope Gardens

Sure, the traditional green broccoli head floret is very attractive and to grow one feels like such an accomplishment. But …
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How to Grow Blueberries

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July 5, 2016 by Hope Gardens

“Blue skies smilin’ at me Nothin’ but blue skies do I see Bluebirds singin’ a song Nothin’ but blue skies …
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Planting the Parkway

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September 29, 2015 by Hope Gardens

Here’s a list of all the great groundcovers and low-growing plants you can add to your parkway and still get …
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What to know about the challenges of installing drought-tolerant landscapes (and the effects of the DWP rebate program)

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September 20, 2015 by Hope Gardens

  Greetings! At Hope Gardens, the past six months have been an exciting time of growth. The DWP rebate has …
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Landscaping Layout Examples

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August 28, 2015 by Hope Gardens

Hi all! I know design can seem very daunting so I wanted to share some ideas with you. When placing …
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Raised Bed Veggie Gardens

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September 9, 2014 by Hope Gardens

For your inspiration, here is a gallery of some of our beautiful raised beds and protective hutches. We use redwood …
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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

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May 4, 2014 by Hope Gardens

Hope Gardens promotes a more environmentally-conscious approach to landscaping. Fortunately, this can still mean a colorful garden, full of contrast …
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Veggie Low Down: ARUGULA

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January 6, 2014 by Hope Gardens

Welcome to the wonderful wonders of WINTER GARDENS! I am profiling my favorite winter veggies this month. I hope to …
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5 Secrets to Growing Great Carrots

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October 29, 2013 by Hope Gardens

Carrots are delicious, nutritious and fun to grow, but surprisingly challenging. These five tips will make sure your planting is …
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“The best fertilizer is the shadow of the gardener.”

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October 13, 2013 by Hope Gardens


Protect That Precious Garden

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August 21, 2013 by Hope Gardens

There’s nothing worse than planting that perfect garden only to have it decimated by critters. One nightly visit by a …
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How to Grow the Perfect Pumpkin Patch…or any winter squash!

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August 16, 2013 by Hope Gardens

“Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He’s gotta …
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Why Winter is the Coolest Growing Season Around

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August 16, 2013 by Hope Gardens

“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.”  Pietro Aretino We are so fortunate here in Southern …
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A gorgeous Calendula from the garden yesterday.

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March 21, 2013 by Hope Gardens

Happy Spring everyone!


A garden is born in Topanga

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March 20, 2013 by Hope Gardens

FIRST SUMMER GARDEN! containing: buttercrunch lettuce, flame leaf lettuce, italian basil, white oregano, watermelon sage, cilantro, parsely, lime thyme, aunt …
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A Dozen Homemade Organic Garden Remedies

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January 3, 2013 by Hope Gardens

Veggie gardens need special care. Vegetable plants are prone to all sorts of disease and fungus. They are highly sought …
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Your Hope Garden Guide to Juicing/Smoothie Gardens

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January 1, 2013 by Hope Gardens

Click here for your free download: Your Hope Garden Guide to Juicing/Smoothie Gardens Happy New Year! I am wanting to …
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DIY Raised Redwood Bed How To

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October 26, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Raised beds are great for growing veggies in for several reasons. 1. That perfect garden soil that you will so …
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The best companion flowers for organic vegetable growing

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September 19, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Planting flowers in the garden is very important. If you didn’t do it when you installed your garden, I will …
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How to Grow Potatoes at Home

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September 12, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Disclaimer: We have had luck with growing spuds in trash cans but even more luck in plastic storage bins with …
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My favorite green juice

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September 11, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Stay tuned for a Hope Gardens Winter Juice/Smoothie Garden Plan. Get our the juicer! This makes 3 glasses of juice. …
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Compost 101

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August 16, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Composting is confounding to a lot of people. Let’s see if we can clear the air and get everyone composting …
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Radish – From Seed to Plate

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August 3, 2012 by Hope Gardens

Plant, harvest and prepare radishes with this handy how-to guide. HOW TO PLANT & HARVEST Radishes are winter veggies. Plant …
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Cooking with Kale

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December 28, 2010 by Hope Gardens

Kale, like other greens, can be juiced with carrots and pureed raw in fruit smoothies…and hardly tasted by children and the green-phobic.
Here’s a great recipe for kale chips from www.food-loves-wine.com. Follow Sara on Twitter too. http://twitter.com/#!/foodloveswine.


How To Cook Swiss Chard

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December 17, 2010 by Hope Gardens

To prepare Swiss Chard, after cleansing well, pull leaves away from thick stalks. Chop the stalks up and then tear the leaves in smaller pieces.


ALL-PURPOSE DRY GRANULAR FERTILIZER

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April 1, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, …
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ACID DRY GRANULAR FERTILIZER

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April 1, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, …
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VEGETABLE DRY GRANULAR FERTILIZER

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April 1, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, …
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ALL-PURPOSE CONCENTRATE

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April 1, 2023 by Hope Gardens

Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, …
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