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Continue reading →: How to grow IrisWe recently bought a $20 pack of cut flower bulbs from Costco, which included 10 Iris Discovery bulbs. I’ve bought Iris flowers from Trader Joes before, so I was excited to grow my own and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to grow them! We planted them on…
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Continue reading →: How to Grow Sweet PeasSweet peas are one of the easiest, most prolific and sweet smelling flowers there is, which makes it one of my favorite flowers to grow and have around the house! Sweet peas love sun and need a trellis to climb on. They also love compost so if you have some…
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Continue reading →: Brewery Review: Black Plague
This is one of the few breweries in Oceanside and north of the 78 Freeway, which makes it convenient for people in North County. They have a great selection of beers from the always on point flagship 1347 IPA, which usually has an additional variation, Gothica -a very light and…
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Continue reading →: How to Grow Strawberries in Hanging BasketsWe love strawberries but like everything else right now, they can be pricey, so we decided to grow our own and wow am I happy we did! Our first couple strawberries were so sweet and soft – they literally melt in your mouth! Wayyyy better than store bought. Strawberries grow…
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Continue reading →: What to grow in San Diego in AprilSpring has arrived in sunny San Diego, which means it’s the perfect time to start your summer veggie seeds! We just started some trays of different kinds of peppers (Jalapeño, Serrano, Thai Red Chili, Yolo, Lunchbox, California Wonder Bell Pepper) and tomatoes (Costoluto Genovese, Abe Lincoln, San Marzano, Cherry). To…
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