Since most gardeners produce tomatoes, there’s no shortage of opinions about the best methods to grow them. Below, we cover a few important facts to ensure a good crop. Tomato plants need moist soil with good drainage within a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. It should have...
Perfect for people with limited gardening space, container gardening is a wonderful way to beautify your surroundings and improve an urban, porch, or patio environment. Since most containers are portable, you’ll be able to move your plants around and give your...
It’s easy for home gardeners to cultivate a lush lawn and garden without resorting to the chemical fertilizers and pesticides that threaten our waters, wildlife, families, and pets. Common sense, good garden practices, natural fertilizers, and alternative...
by Allison Starcher A good pair of pruners is beloved by gardeners, treasured like a chef’s favorite knife. Sharp enough to do harm but in skilled hands, a precise tool. Sometimes referred to by their French name, secateurs, pruners have a spring that holds the...
Grow Your Own Food How to build and fill a raised garden bed Riding out the pandemic, safe at home, has changed my relationship with my environment and with food. I’m cooking more and spending lots of time in my yard! Having a continuously productive fruit and...
Everything in every cell of your body was once a biological or elemental part of your environment, originating in the soil, air, and water. You came from the earth. Like all living things, your life is supported by the earth, and one day your physical body will return...
Gardening, even in temperate Southern California is guided by the calendar. Each seasonal phase brings the promise of new beginnings and the letting go of past glories. The transition from 2020 to 2021 feels like a jail sentence drawing to an end, a culmination, a new...
Thank you for taking interest in our first ever virtual gardening class! We are very excited to have Eric Olsen from Smart Pot joining us to teach this class on raised bed and container gardening. Regardless of the kind of space you have — home or apartment — you can...
Summer travel plans on hold? Don’t stay cooped up inside! Check out our guide to see how you can make the most of your outdoor living space. FURNITURE UPGRADE Here are just a few of the affordable options available. Adirondack Chairs The perfect spot for some...
Written by: Kate, Marketing Department and recent garden enthusiast I love buying flowers from the store. I’m sure many of you can relate to grabbing one of the bouquets from Trader Joe’s- so tempting! They always brighten up my home and make me happy. However, this...
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own food. These quick growing veggies will help you spend more time at home and less time at the grocery store. Check out our video and planting instructions below. Also, be sure to share what you’re planting...
A herb garden is an easy way to add delicious and fresh flavors to your next meal. The best part? It can be grown from the comfort of your home or apartment. Anawalt Lumber partnered with Olesya Rulin to give you the best tips for success in growing your indoor herb...
March is a great month to prep and plan your garden for the planting season. As we head into the warmer weather, check out our gardening tips to see how to nurture your favorite vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, and...
Love is blossoming, and soon your garden will be too. Follow our February Planting Tips now and enjoy the fruits of your labor this spring and summer in your salads and smoothies. Available in our nursery. Looking for more? Check out our Instagram for the latest...
It’s thyme to start planting your seeds! Anawalt Lumbar’s January 2020 Planting Tips are herbs to add to your garden now, and enjoy on your plate in spring. Need more supplies for your garden? Shop online or stop by your nearest location.
Start the year with a garden full of goodies. Our December Planting Tips give you the best winter veggies and flowers to get a head start on spring, all available from the Anawalt Nursery. Want more Tips? Follow us on Instagram!
Flowers aren’t just for spring. See what to add to your garden this month with our November Planting Tips, all available from our Nursery. Never miss a post! Follow us on Facebook for our latest events, tips, products, and more!
You asked, and Kellogg answered! Check out our Fall Gardening Q&A for the latest tips and tricks for your plants this Autumn. All available at the Anawalt Lumber Nursery. Q: What vegetables should I plant in November? Peas, spinach, kale, and chard Q: What flowers...
