Building A Community!

  These wonderful Young people are learning self sustainability and building a future! They could use support and are in need of  Mulch to protect the soil beneath their feet. 1" PVC to add ridge lines to those Hoops you see behind them. This is a worthy project and will aid in years of self esteem, honor, integrity, self respect, and future Farmers while feeding a community. Support is always appreciated email me at,  carolsgardens@gmail.com ,  if you have any suggestions. Any and All donations will go directly to this effort for supplies. This property is directly behind The Whitney Young Community Health Center, in San Bernardino 1755 S. Maple st. 
  Many Cal Poly students have displayed a great interest and supported this effort with plants and seed. These young adults need us. Thank You for your continued support!        

Getting the Word Out!

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Tomato Planting

  I have always planted my tomato plants in early enough to reap the harvest by mid spring. I think we all have at one time or another. And while always following the directions of various articles I found a tip that really works. Plant the base slightly deeper, trench out a furrow and lay the rest of the plant on its side in the trench and cover, turning up the last three to four inches with the tip showing. In most cases it helps to flood or pre-soak the plot after its dug. This made for a larger footprint of root mass and strengthened my plant, not to mention a lot more tomatoes. Stronger plants can withstand  insect pressure. Mulch over the planted area this will aid in water retention and keep roots cooler during those long hot afternoons.