January in Santa Barbara

Well, after record-breaking rain in December, here it is in January and it's warm, sunny and windy. I really am praying for more rain, we don't want to go another year without water. We should get more rain in Feb. at least that's what I'm hoping for. January and February are the months when you want to feed your soil. Do what I do, put down a layer of Malibu Compost, and let the rain water it in. Healthy soil makes for healthy plants. Fill your garden with joy! Lisa
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George Schnakenberg on Garden Gossip

What a great show today with George Schnakenberg. The secret is in the soil. George has a new service called Soil Care Solutions. Did you know that if your soil has the correct balance, weed seeds won't even germinate? Amazing...it all starts with soil testing. Sort of like getting a blood test to discover your deficiencies rather than buying every vitamin on the shelf. The same goes for your soil. He tests for everything from compaction to humus levels. Humus is digested vegetable matter and that is very important. This was great. I hope you learned as much as I did. And, since no one guessed "Name that Plant" we will continue it next week.
If you want to have a soil analysis done, call George at Agri-Turf. (805) 569-2257.
And, of course, if you have questions about your garden call us for a FREE Home Garden Consultation. Call (805) 969-3984. 
Until then, Fill Your Garden With Joy.

Lisa and Chris

This week on Garden Gossip Radio Show

This Friday on Garden Gossip our guest, George Schnakenberg, will be talking about how to bring the life back into your garden. The secret's in the soil. Garden Gossip is live every Friday morning at 11 and rebroadcast Friday's at 9pm and again Saturday morning at 11. on AM1290 or on the web at
http://radiotime.com/station/s_26742/KZSB_1290.aspx