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Ground Operations Saving Vets Lives Through Agriculture
America Needs A Million New Farmers. Veterans Want the Job. Ground Operations (Short Preview) from Raymond Singer on Vimeo. The mission of Ground Operations is to strengthen the growing network of combat veterans transitioning into new … [Read More...]
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Growing Vegetables in Southern California
Growing Vegetables in Southern California Growing Vegetables in Southern California - What the Garden of Eden might have been like... Southern California has a unique climate found in only 5 areas of the world. Our Mediterranean climate allows for up to 5 crops a year for intensely worked … [Read More...]
When to Plant Veggies
When to Plant Veggies The following list shows planting times for common vegetable crops in Ventura County and neighboring areas. The two sets of planting dates shown in the chart are for coastal regions (Camarillo, Oxnard) and the interior (Thousand Oaks, Ojai). Where there are two possible … [Read More...]
Recommended Vegetable Varieties
Here is a list for you of crops that grow in Camarillo. The page shows common vegetable crops, along with the Master Gardener's Handbook's recommended vegetable varieties for Southern California planting. The column that is labeled 'MGHB' contains the Master Gardener's Handbook recommendation. … [Read More...]
Plant Symptoms and Their Causes
California's soil is generally rich in the minerals that plants need for healthy, vigorous growth. Unhealthy looking plants show similar signs to common diseases, no matter what soil they grow in. Many California soils are far from neutral - either acidic or alkaline. This may tie-up some minerals your plants need. Adding compost and organic materials to your soil helps … [Read More...]
