A Growing Passion

Garden Gone Wild, a Brand New Episode of A Growing Passion - mailchi.mp/agrowingpassio…

The World in a Garden, a Brand New Episode of A Growing Passion featuring the world class San Diego Botanic Garden- mailchi.mp/agrowingpassio…

Join Us Tonight on A Growing Passion for a brand new episode: "Pandemic Pivot," stories of challenges and opportunities in our farming, hunger relief, and wider communities as we've responded to the COVID pandemic mailchi.mp/agrowingpassio…

My most treasured plants came as cuttings or divisions from dear friends’ gardens.  This treasured Louisiana iris is from the a garden we shot for the very first episode of A Growing Passion, back in… instagram.com/p/B_qY9-nAzA0/…

I love clever garden ideas and this one really caught my eye! This vertical garden at Temecula Olive Oil Company grows chives, sage, kale, nasturtium, tomatoes, and much more. It’s made from palettes screwed… instagram.com/p/B_bAqCYDxb0/…

We're inspired by blooming poppies, blue skies, rustling leaves, and skittering lizards on this Earthday. What inspires you? Post a photo of what makes your heart soar in the comments. #earthday #earthday2020… instagram.com/p/B_TUKIAjWuR/…

Wondering what to plant for your spring/summer veg garden? Now's the time to plant eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, etc. We eat the "fruits" of these vegetables - the fruits  are the parts that have… instagram.com/p/B_DeBddD-Uk/…

Doesn't this just make you smile? Sparaxis, aka harlequin flower, explodes with springtime color. These foot tall South African bulbs thrive in Southern California's Mediterranean climate. Plant dormant bulbs in full… instagram.com/p/B_BJ4iBjWj0/…

Get ready for weed patrol! Weeds grow so casually amongst the perennials, succulents, grasses, trees, and shrubs -  as if they belonged! But don't bet fooled. Pull them NOW, roots and all, before they flower and… instagram.com/p/B--mRlWjodq/…

Imagine a time when every family has plenty of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables. That future is a step closer thanks to “Grab & Go Gardens” created by A Growing Passion host @NanGrowsGardens, and Mim Michelove,… instagram.com/p/B-2__EzDKVp/…

What’s blooming now? Bugle lilies (Watsonia),  some of my favorite spring flowers.  These South African native bulbs put on a gorgeous white, pink, or coral colored show every year!  They are very easy to grow in… instagram.com/p/B-iUD4BD-jS/…

150 native butterflies call San Diego County home. Attract them to your garden with plants that support all their life stages, from egg through caterpillar to butterfly. Butterflies sip nectar from short tube or… instagram.com/p/B-f-4bRjOZG/…

My front garden is exploding with flowers from the world's Mediterranean climate regions: California, South Africa, Australia, the Mediterranean, and Chile (and the Canary Islands, too). All are waterwise and all… instagram.com/p/B-dRIdtDAQK/…

Want lots of hummingbirds in your garden? Hummingbird feeders are fun, but it's better to use nature's way to attract these tiny dynamos - their favorite flowers. Hummingbirds' long, narrow beaks fit perfectly into… instagram.com/p/B-aUPLmjDZa/…

Let's hunt snails!  Grab a flashlight or headlamp, empty container, sharp eyes. Hungry snails can destroy plants in no time, so turn this hunt into a fun after-dark adventure with kids. During the day, look for slime… instagram.com/p/B-LSpNMjC3A/…

Let's hunt snails!  Grab a flashlight or headlamp, empty container, sharp eyes. Hungry snails can destroy plants in no time, so turn this hunt into a fun after-dark adventure with kids. During the day, look for… instagram.com/p/B-LSTqEDMB5/…

Beautiful baboon flower (Babiana) blooms magenta and/or and purple. Bulbs of this South African native are favorite foods of African baboons. Thankfully, baboons are not a problem in California gardens! Plant… instagram.com/p/B-Ikhwnjyq7/…

Water young seedlings by setting their container in a basin of shallow water - don't water from the top.  Let container soak a few hours, then drain. Watering from the top, can wash away or damage developing… instagram.com/p/B-F9N2GDKva/…

What’s this Seed Starter doing? She’s following Nan Sterman's rules for starting seed which begins with” work clean." Fungi and bacteria are the enemies of emerging seedlings, so use fresh seed starting mix and new… instagram.com/p/B-DLDKjj0JW/…

Nan Sterman's first rule of starting seeds is "work clean." Fungus and bacteria are the enemies of emerging seedlings, so use fresh seed starting mix and new or disinfected reused pots (clean then soak in a 10%… instagram.com/p/B-DKGfsDf95/…