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http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 Recent ucsc_agroecology_fg items https://escholarship.org/uc/ucsc_agroecology_fg/rss Recent eScholarship items from For the Gardener Series Fri, 15 May 2026 10:11:20 +0000 The Allure of Species Roses https://escholarship.org/uc/item/91z0t86r Information on the characteristics of species (Rugosa and Rugosa hybrid) roses, and plant sources https://escholarship.org/uc/item/91z0t86r Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Making Sowing and Potting Mixes https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7nx1k1vk Describes how to make sowing and potting mixes, as well as compost tea, for seed starting.  https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7nx1k1vk Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Brown, Martha Controlling Small Animal Pests https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6473993h Information on how to identify pest presence and methods on how to deal with gophers and other vertebrate pests of the garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6473993h Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Wittman, Thomas Your Soil – A Primer, with Some Strategies for Sustainable Management https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5w18v5cg Introduces the soil’s four basic components and three major properties, discusses  how these interact, and ways that gardeners and farmers can improve their soils by learning how to become “biological growers.” https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5w18v5cg Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Seed Starting Tips https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3w07v2b0 Advice for starting seeds and caring for seedlings https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3w07v2b0 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Brown, Marth Bernau, Christof French Intensive Gardening: A Retrospective https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v10h6zk Describes  the techniques associated with the French Intensive Gardening system of bed preparation and planting  https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v10h6zk Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Non-Chemical Snail & Slug Control https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2vs3839r Information on how to control snails and slugs with methods that meet organic standards https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2vs3839r Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Brown, Martha Growing Hops (Humulus lupulus) https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2tn948nt Describes how to grow, care for, and dry hops, and offers sources for purchasing rhizomes. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2tn948nt Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Growing a Goose Foot Trio: Spinach, Beets, and Chard https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2g25v943 Information on how to grow these popular, nutritious crops, along with sources for seeds https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2g25v943 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Let Worms Make Your Compost: A Short Guide to Vermicomposting https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1gv3465x Introduces the technique of worm composting, an effective compost method that can be used to produce a nutrient-rich soil amendment in a limited space https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1gv3465x Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Brown, Martha Soil Cultivation: Fundamental Concepts & Goals https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0tz7x519 Discusses the basic concepts associated with soil cultivation and garden bed preparation, including organic matter incorporation, nutrient release, and promoting good tilth and structure https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0tz7x519 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Growing Dahlias (Cocoxochitl) of Every Shape, Size, and Color https://escholarship.org/uc/item/07h2j0bz Information on dahlias, including their history, cultural requirements, bulb storage and recommended varieties  https://escholarship.org/uc/item/07h2j0bz Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Domsic, Evan A Garlic Primer https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9b67x6nm <p>Describes a wide range of garlic varieties and offers ideas for growing this popular crop using organic techniques.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9b67x6nm Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Onions and Leeks https://escholarship.org/uc/item/950745wk <p>Describes techniques for growing onions and leeks, with an emphasis on choosing the variety appropriate for the day length of your region.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/950745wk Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Citrus Offers Year-Round Options https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8wz382fh <p>Describes the world's major citrus species and recommends those that perform well on California's central coast. Includes information on site selection, planting, nutrient needs and pruning. Lists varietal characteristics.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8wz382fh Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Peppers - From Sweet to Fiery https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8m63v7c1 <p>Offers information on climatic requirements, propagation, fertility, and irrigation for sweet and chile peppers. Includes varietal characteristics, recommendations, and seed sources.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8m63v7c1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Asian Greens Offer Tasty, Easy-to-Grow Source of Nutrition https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8h40197f <p>Describes a variety of Asian greens, including their history, cultural requirements, and recommended varieties.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8h40197f Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Lettuce Offers a Palette of Taste, Textures, and Colors https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8b42683t <p>Offers advice on growing this popular backyard crop, and discusses some of the many types of lettuce varieties available.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8b42683t Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Garden Beans Offer Year-Round Source of Great Flavor, Nutrition https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5c20h3qs <p>Offers growing information for a wide selection of garden beans, including how to put beans to use year-round in the kitchen.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5c20h3qs Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Peas for the Home Garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4r0015r9 <p>Describes organic cultivation tips for growing peas in the backyard garden. Includes varietal descriptions.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4r0015r9 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Apple Trees for Every Garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4k67j3xp <p>Describes apple rootstocks, training and pruning systems that can be used by backyard gardeners to establish an orchard in a limited space. Includes information on planting, fertility and rootstock characteristics.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4k67j3xp Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Building Fertile Soil https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v56v1gj <p>Offers ideas for ways to improve soil fertility and structure using cover crops, compost and organic amendments. Includes a brief primer on making compost.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v56v1gj Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Lindsey, Ann Salad Mixes for the Home Garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v43m7hn <p>Describes how to grow your own salad mix, including various categories of salad greens, timing, and cultural requirements. Includes recipe ideas.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3v43m7hn Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Potatoes in the Home Garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/37k112z1 <p>Describes methods for growing potatoes without synthetic chemical inputs. Includes discussions of soil fertility, pest control, seed sources and variety characteristics.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/37k112z1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Water Conservation Tips https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2607c7pb <p>Offers ideas for water-conserving irrigation techniques, including a brief overview of drip irrigation.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2607c7pb Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Brown, Martha Choosing and Growing Stone Fruits https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1fr5g5mr <p>Discusses the various types of stone fruits and some good choices for the home garden, along with growing requirements and cultural advice.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1fr5g5mr Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Martin, Orin Cover Crops for the Garden https://escholarship.org/uc/item/093103qv <p>Describes cover crop uses in the home garden, including tips on varieties and seeding rates.</p> https://escholarship.org/uc/item/093103qv Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000