A spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas is the ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, bougainvillea is...
Ferns are special plants. Fossil records show that they date back to the Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago. Ferns have been around for millions of years, and they’ve adapted to nearly every climate and environment on Earth. They flourish in alpine areas and...
If you’re looking to start a garden, but don’t have the space for a traditional garden plot, you may want to consider building a raised garden bed. A raised bed is simply a raised platform that you can use to grow plants in. It can be made out of many...
Every spring as I yank out my last beets, my tomato anxiety begins. In February, when I start a few seeds indoors on a heat mat, I feel I have all the time in the world. In March, when I purchase a few unusual varieties in four-inch pots, I wondered if I am jumping...
With spring just days away, it’s time to start preparing your garden plan for peak planting season. Last year I had great success growing Serrano and Jalapeño Chiles and this year I’ve decided to broaden my repertoire. I’m mad about making salsas and hot sauce. One...
We are very happy for Steve List to join us to teach us all about growing tomatoes this Spring and Summer. Tomatoes are some of our favorite foods to grow every year, and Steve List has always been helpful in showing us tips and tricks for how to grow some of the...
Randy Ritchie hosted an amazing class about building healthy soil in an organic garden. We thought we would do a quick recap of the main points for those of you who weren’t able to make it. Randy started off by saying something incredibly blunt, but incredibly...
Allison Starcher is back with more great gardening tips. This time, it’s a great guide for planting bare root roses. Whether you are planting in the ground in your garden, or planting in a pot on your balcony or patio, Allison shows you the best way to plant...
I believe any and everyone is capable of practicing vermicomposting (Worm Composting). Even those limited on space, living in a small apartment. Whether you’re creating soil for an entire farm or your house plants and windowsill herb garden, the benefits are endless....
What we feed our soil is not only important in terms of plant and ecological health, but for an organic gardener, it is everything! It is the most critical element of gardening. Having an awareness of the biology, the microbes in the soil, and what role they play in...
Join us Saturday, January 16th at 11:00 am for a virtual gardening class about the basics of organic gardening, what makes it organic, and how Dr. Earth products work. The workshop will be taught by industry expert Oscar Fortis. A Southern California native and avid...
One of our favorite things about December is the unique and creative ways everyone decorates for the holidays. Show off how you’ve styled your space for the season and enter for a chance to win a $100 giftcard to any of our five store locations. Contest Rules &...
Congratulations 2020 Fall Decorating Contest Winners! 1st Place – Gracy Peña 2nd Place – Frank Keith T-3rd Place – Diane Elander T-3rd Place – Suzanne Etienne Congratulations to our winners! A member of Anawalt’s team will be...
Written by: Kate, Marketing Department and lover of all things Fall If the October beverage menu at Starbucks tells us anything, it’s that people LOVE the fall. I have no shame in admitting I am very much one of those people. Give me all the pumpkin spice beverages...
August is the ideal month to plan your fall garden. While we’re able to grow vegetables year round here in Southern California, there is still some basic garden maintenance that needs to take place to get the most out of your plants. Below you will find our essential...
Did you know that you can grow and brew your own beverages? Check out our guide to growing a tea garden for all of our tips and tricks! Where Should You Grow Your Tea Garden? The best part about a tea garden is that most herbs can be grown indoors! Don’t worry if you...
Brighten up your month with these fresh paint colors inspired by summer fruits, gardens, and nature from Pratt & Lambert Paints. Citrus Hues A great way to add a pop of color. These are bright and punchy colors that will add life to anything in your home. Where...
Spending so much time cooped up indoors during quarantine made me want to bring the outdoors in. To combat quarantine boredom and help me pass the time, I decided to spruce up a bookshelf in my sunroom. I needed something that was affordable and doable given limited...
Now more than ever is a great time to grow your own vegetables! Check out our video on how to properly plant tomatoes in pots. Perfect for outdoor spaces of all sizes! See the video and planting instructions below. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and share what...
