SoCal Home Gardening

Resources for Home Gardening in Southern California

My Garden is My Refuge!

I have been gardening since I was a little boy, when I planted Wheat grains from my yearly trip to North Dakota in the ground at my home in San Diego, probably the only kid in San Diego with a useless wheat crop! It was fun though, and when I bought my first house in 1992, I soon added a vegetable garden, then fruit trees, and so on it went.

For fruit and vegetables I basically plant what my family likes to eat. I grow Lettuce, Brocolli, Tomatoes, Squash, and many other things we commonly put on our table. I have created pages that show information on growing each of these plants.

Vegetables

- Arugula
- Bell Peppers
- Bell Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Snap Peas
 - Tomatoes
 - - - Supersweet 100 Tomato
 - ZucchiniZucchini

Fruit Trees

- Hass Avocado Tree
- Mexicola Avocado Tree
- Mexicola Grande Avocado Tree
- Reed Avocado Tree

Planters

- Showcase Planter


Bell Pepper Planting Day! - 3/24/2024

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I typically plant my 32 bell pepper plants and tomatoes on April 1st, but I am busy next weekend with Easter and it will be raining, so I will be planting them a week early this year. Read More...

Hello!

I have been gardening in Southern California for over 30 years. Over the last six years, I really began taking my gardening more seriously. My goal is to provide Useful information on this website that will help you with your Home Garden in Southern California and beyond...

Growing Flowers from Seed

Growing flowers from seeds is fun because it offers a sense of achievement and connection to nature. Witnessing the transformation of tiny seeds into beautiful blooms is a magical experience. It requires patience and care, but the reward of vibrant, personally nurtured flowers is deeply satisfying and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment.

Growing Vegetables from Seed

Growing vegetables from seeds is enjoyable because it combines the thrill of nurturing life with the practicality of producing your own food. The process of planting seeds, watching them sprout and mature, and finally harvesting the fruits of your labor is incredibly rewarding. It provides a hands-on connection with nature, offers educational insights into the growth cycle of plants, and culminates in the satisfaction of eating fresh, home-grown produce that you have raised from the very start.