Why Do Fashion Brands Destroy Unused Merchandise Instead of Donating It?
When news breaks that fashion brands are destroying unsold merchandise, the public response is often one of outrage and confusion. Why would fashion brands destroy unused…
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30 Bags in 30 Days: A Simple Decluttering Method That Works
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? I’m with you. I’m overwhelmed by world news, health issues, writer’s block, and the fact that our Venice cottage always seems…
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Roma Tomatoes: From the Vines to Sauce
Our summer container gardening yielded a terrific, ongoing crop of Martino’s Roma tomatoes. Somehow, they survived both the cool temperatures of Venice Beach in early…
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The Agony and Ecstasy of Harvesting Container Garden Potatoes
Plant seed potatoes in a container garden, they said. It will be easy, they said. They are a pioneer crop that rarely fails, they said…
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How to Grow and Harvest Kale
If you’ve known me for a while, you might be surprised to see me contemplating how to grow and harvest kale in a raised garden…
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Venice Neptune Festival Brought a Joyful Vibe
Remember back on January 1st when I still had hope for the future? I wrote this blog all about my New Year’s resolutions. Well, now…
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Why Am I Growing Potatoes in Grow Bags?
You may be wondering why I’ve decided to once again try my hand at growing potatoes in grow bags on my back deck. It’s a…
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What Does It Mean When a Plant Is Root-Bound?
If you’ve ever tried to repot a vegetable seedling, houseplant, or avocado tree (and by “you,” I mean me) and found a tightly wound swirl…
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Tips for Growing Bell Peppers in Containers
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know that I love trying to grow bell peppers in containers. I started trying it…
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How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you are growing vegetables, you will end up searching for tips on how to keep squirrels out…
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