Gardeners of the world, unite!

[Sonrisa]

I'm in Valencia - zone 18, you may be in either 18 or 19, depending on where in Woodland Hills you are. [url=http://www.sunset.com/garden/climate-zones/sunset-climate-zone-los-angeles-area-00418000067298/]Sunset climate zones: Los Angeles region - Sunset.com[/url]

i am right on the border of 18 and 19

[Sonrisa]

one more issue that i have is the slope, there are steps leading to the back yard but they are basically in a really bad condition, so i have to work around that as well:

[misombra]

i wish i could grow jasmines they are so beautiful. they would burn to death in my climate. i think tomato plants smell soooo good.

right now i'm planting the 3 sisters of the new world. tomatoes, squash, and beans. i tried getting basil from seed but they bolted because it was so hot this summer.

i got in some lettuce mix for a winter crop.

i don't know what the weather is like for you all right now but i'd start putting in winter crops at this point. spinach, lettuce, radish, and basil usually does pretty well in a frost too. do you guys get frosts?

[maxmax]

Poppies.

Pretty. Also useful if you decide to turn your hands to the drugs trade.

[vashti]

i wish i could grow jasmines they are so beautiful. they would burn to death in my climate. i think tomato plants smell soooo good.

right now i'm planting the 3 sisters of the new world. tomatoes, squash, and beans. i tried getting basil from seed but they bolted because it was so hot this summer.

i got in some lettuce mix for a winter crop.

i don't know what the weather is like for you all right now but i'd start putting in winter crops at this point. spinach, lettuce, radish, and basil usually does pretty well in a frost too. do you guys get frosts?

We get pretty cold in the winter, considering it is Southern California... down into the low 30s at night (and sometimes upper 20s). We get frost sometimes, and it ruins the oranges, but at least we don't get snow.

[IndiReloaded]

Freesia if you like nice smelling flowers. I hate all of you who are growing tomatoes. Ours are still green.

[Sonrisa]

oooh, thank you all. i am getting so many great ideas

[Yet another guy]

Wow, Sonrisa. You have a beautiful garden. And it's huge.

[MaidenMinx]

I love fresias. They occur in my yard 'naturally' I've been meaning for ages to gather up the bulbs and actually put them all together because they are rather scattered.

I would like to suggest rosemary. It flowers in a similar way to lavender and is wonderful for cooking with.

[ctr916]

If you are interested in an herbal garden, you may want to consider some lemon balm for aroma therapy and teas. You are welcome to look into herbal pantries as well.

Here is a list of plants I hope to eventually grow to some extent:

Herb list for growing in containers:

Anise
Basil
Borage
Chervil
Chives
Dill
Epasote
Fennel
Hops
Lovage
Margoram
Nasturtium
Oregano
Parsely
Peppercorn
Rosemary
Sage
Stinging nettle
Tarragon
Thyme
Yarrow

[misombra]

Freesia if you like nice smelling flowers. I hate all of you who are growing tomatoes. Ours are still green.

well don't feel bad mine are green still too because of the extreme heat. my vegetables are just now starting to produce because it's cooling down a bit.

i have an over abundance of bulbs for these guys called "pregnant onions." they make a big bulb and have a ton of tiny ones growing out of them. they've already broken two of my pots but they're very lovely. you can't eat them but they're cute.

pm me your address and i'll send you some if you're interested.

[Lovable]

Sonrisa, your area looks very pretty! You & your mom have done a great job.

My guy & I live in an apartment complex, but we make do with a little garden each year.

This year we planted Wave Petunias, the smell great & have bloomed like crazy!

Here's a pic...



We also planted Cherry Bomb peppers, hot as hell (according to my guy). It was a little slow to start growing the fruit, but once it got going, we have a TON growing now.

Here is the pic of the Cherry Bomb plant...

[Sonrisa]

wait, people, those weren't MY pictures! I was just using them as an example
I am working on uploading mine now.

[Sonrisa]

this IS what I have to work with

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[rafterman]

this IS what I have to work with

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Do you see where the blue sign is.>>lavender. Keep the existing wood uprights that borders the gardern=rustic ....we need a CAD progam for this!
And you see that rectangle pot to the right .Thats where your herbs begin