The act of gardening can be incredibly therapeutic! Did you know some plants even possess medicinal qualities? In addition to plants being beneficial to humans, they can also help heal the planet by attracting pollinators. Pollinators are essential for our ecosystem to thrive. By cultivating plants that attract and benefit pollinators we can be sure we are [...]
by Kathleen Nestell, Original Designs Living Arrangements Designer If a picture is worth a thousand words, I could write several books based on the inspiration I received from the photographs I snapped while on one of our most recent [...]
Roger's 6 Favorite Peppers Roger’s Gardens is your source for the best and tastiest pepper selection. Below is a list of the pepper varieties that we have for 2019. Pepper inventories change every day, varieties sell out and others become available. Have a great growing season! Best Really Hot [...]
The most important word for cool weather herbs is SUN. Water deeply (as in: water slowly so that all the soil gets a drink, not just the top & sides of the pot or ground soil) once a week… and did I mention SUN? A lot of people want to grow herbs inside and while this [...]
2016 was the beginning of even bigger and better Tomato Tastings than ever before. Most important is that Steve Goto, the king of tomatoes here on the west coast, has now joined the Roger’s Gardens staff. Steve has always been the engine that drove these tastings, but now that he is a permanent [...]
One of our favorite garden vegetables to grow are the many varieties of lettuce that are now available. Lettuce is especially easy to grow. You can start harvesting a crop within 15 days after you planted it in your garden or container! When its time to harvest our crops a frequently asked question is, “what [...]
For those of us that really enjoy all aspects of vegetable gardening, the greatest gratification can be the reward of a crop you started by seeds. Seeds have been available since the settlers brought over from their home soil and started planting their crops. Seeds are fairly easy to germinate; and with proper timing will [...]
Edible outdoor planted container gardening should be something that is easy and accessible. This is especially important if you don’t have a lot of extra time to spend in the garden. If you’re not lucky enough to have a considerable sized yard, you are most likely stuck with a small patio. Usually this patio is [...]
What made you become a gardener? For me, it was food. Let me preface by explaining who I am. I’m a 25 year old woman, a graphic designer, photographer, yoga instructor and hiker. I work in the marketing department at Roger’s Gardens and have found a love for gardens and wildlife over the years. [...]
