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Beat the Heat: Best Vegetables for Hot Weather Gardening
These are the plants I turn to when Sacramento’s zone 9b summer hits hard. Most of them are ancestral crops with roots in hot, dry regions. They’re tough, beautiful, and many of them have deep cultural significance too. Here’s what to grow when everything else starts to droop:
Your Garden is Stressed. Here’s how to help it Survive a Heatwave.🌡️
When a heatwave hits, your garden doesn’t get to hide in the shade or crank up the AC. It just has to sit there and take it. But there are things you can do to help them hang on. With a few moves and a little extra care, your garden can survive the heat. Here’s how I handle triple-digit heat in my Sacramento garden, zone 9b.
Grow Your Garden for FREE: Sacramento’s Best Seed Libraries
Growing your own food shouldn’t be a luxury, but for many of us, it can feel out of reach. Between rising grocery prices, food deserts, and the time it takes to nurture a garden, it can feel like it is. The game-changer: your local public library. If you didn’t know, most public libraries offer free heirloom seeds. No library card needed.
Beginner’s Guide: Overwatered vs. Underwatered Plants
In the journey of nurturing houseplants, understanding the balance between overwatering and underwatering is crucial. Recognizing the signs your plant exhibits can guide you to adjust your care routine effectively.
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