25 Dec 2011
by nadiaqh
in Living Healthy, organic gardening, Vegetable/ Herb Garden
Tags: Gardening, merry christmas, nadia's san diego garden blog
Merry Christmas and Happy Gardening.
Wishing Peace, Joy and Gratitude today to all.
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Linus and the True Meaning of Christmas
Charlie Brown: “Isn’t there ANYONE who knows what Christmas is all about?!?!
Linus: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’ ” (Luke 2:8-14)
“You see, Charlie Brown—that’s what Christmas is all about.”
11 Dec 2011
by nadiaqh
in Garden Design, Garden Projects, Photography, Succulents, water wise garden
Tags: Chicweed Garden Store, nadia san diego garden blog, San Diego garden shops, Shopping on Cedros Street, Solana Beach Tourism
Chicweed in Solana Beach, CA is AMAZING! This outdoor garden shop on Cedros Street is a succulent lover’s paradise and a designers inspiration. Potted succulents and landscape design are their specialty with the potted succulents made on site at the outdoor potting bench. Look around and you will find living Christmas ornaments, outdoor rugs, bistro tables and outdoor showers made with mosaic tiles. The following photos will tell it all… check this place out and then have lunch or dinner down the street at the Wild Note Cafe, I promise you will not be disappointed!
Plant and Gift Shed
Living Ornaments are this seasons Hot Seller!
French Furniture, Vintage Containers and accessories adorn the store
Outdoor mosaic shower
On Site Potting Bench with owner at work
Chicweed - 240 Cedros Ave, Solana Beach CA 92075
18 Nov 2011
by nadiaqh
in Garden Design, Garden Projects, Living Healthy, organic gardening, Succulents, vegetable garden
Tags: green walls, Living Wall, nadia's san diego garden blog, vegetable garden walls, vertical landscaping, woolly pocket
The benefits of vertical gardens can be limitless. Indoors it can be the ultimate organic wallpaper, or a way to infuse more oxygen in a closed environment. Outdoors, a vertical wall adds more square footage for growing greens or simply creates a living wall. These are some of my favorite photos from the web and garden tours around San Diego. One of the most popular methods of creating vertical greenery on a wall is with : Woollypocket.com This web site has everything you need to get started on this project.
Vertical Garden - google image. Large and leafy plants give this patio "Life".
google images for vertical landscaping outdoors
beautiful indoor vertical spaces *google image*
aria ecoscpes vertical indoor garden ideas
wall planters * google image
Using unique containers for wall planters * photo from the San Diego Fair Garden Exhibit
succulent living wall * San Diego Fair Photo
I am continually inspired by plants and the unique ways that they can add to your life 
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Thanks for visiting!
03 Nov 2011
by nadiaqh
in Books, Garden Design, Living Healthy, organic gardening
Tags: fall planting guide, nadia's san diego garden blog, November Planting Guide, organic gardening, san diego gardening
What to plant in November:
BEETS – BROCCOLI – BRUSSEL SPROUTS – CABBAGE – CARROTS – CAULIFLOWER – CELERY – COLLARDS – ENDIVE – KALE – KOHL RABI – LETTUCE – LEEKS – ONIONS – PARLSEY – PARSNIP – PEAS – RADISH – RUTABAGA – SPINACH – SWISS CHARD – TURNIPS
Here are some Companion Planting Ideas for the fall: Mixing Vegetables with Herbs
Broccoli and Rosemary planted in a sunny area with good drainage.
Cabbage and Dill planted in fertile soil in cooler weather.
Celery with anything that enjoys being watered well!
Peas and Turnip are a great pair to grow together.
Brussels Sprouts and Thyme
Beet and Mint
turnip garden
Check this out → A fun and creative guide to companion planting: Companion Planting Guide: Soil Mates by Sara Alway
11 Oct 2011
by nadiaqh
in Garden Design, Garden Fruits, Living Healthy, organic gardening, Vegetable/ Herb Garden
Tags: nadia knows gardens, organic gardening, raised garden ideas, San Diego garden blog, sugar baby watermelon, watermelon
♥ SUGAR BABY WATERMELON ♥
Watermelon growing in-between planters
These melons were started as small plants vs. seeds in wine barrels with the vine trained to grow over the barrell and on to the ground. If your garden has space limitations then growing the vines on the ground and along pathways may give your vine plants that extra room needed for meandering growth.
Small sized watermelon almost ready to pick
* When a watermelon is ready to be picked it should be ripe and ready for eating. Have you heard that watermelons do not continue to ripen off the vine? This was new information for me so I’m waited to harvest these beauties. Watermelon should have a dull colored rind and a brown dried stem when it is ready to be picked. Watermelon are heavy feeders meaning they need steady watering. The soil needs to be rich and fertile with a healthy amount of calcium in the mix. Trellising is also an option by using small fabric slings to support their weight as they are suspended in the air. Coastal San Diego gets a lot of overcast days with sunny and warm days leading into October creating a late growing season for my melons.
Raised planter
: watermelon, rosemary, eggplant, parsley and a few green onions.
Late growing season for watermelon in San Diego. The skin of the melon is a shiny green as it grows, then turns dull when it is ready to be picked.
Super Ripe !
Chula my Chihuahua with a Sugar Baby Watermelon. Watermelon = 7 pounds & Chula = 6.5 pounds
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