red shoulder hawk

 We've been feeding the red shoulder hawks gophers lately. They are super observant, this one flew down to check out the gopher within about 20 min. For some reason I love that it's perched on a piece of pvc pipe.

before/after

 What a difference our new intern Hanna + volunteers + some funds from UCSB for soil makes. Bring on the new gardeners.

 

Seasonal Growing List - Summer

Summer:

• June

• Herbs 

• Basil

• Chive

• Mint 

• Cilantro 

• Marjoram 

• Tarragon

• Parsley

• Thyme

• Vegetables 

• Beans

• Corn

• Cucumber

• Eggplant

• Melon

• Orka

• Peppers

• Pumpkin

• Sunflower

• Squash

• Tomatoes

• Radish

• Turnip

• Chard

• Fruit

• Olallieberry

• Strawberry

• Boysenberry

• Grapes

• July

• Herbs

• Basil

• Chive

• Mint

• Cilantro 

• Marjoram 

• Tarragon

• Parsley

• Thyme

• Lemongrass

• Melon 

• Vegetables 

• Beets

• Carrots

• Chard

• Radish

• Turnip

• Pumpkin

• Beans

• Corn

• Cucumbers

• Okra

• Sunflowers

• Squash

• Tomatoes 

• Fruit

• Grapes

• Olallieberry

• Boysenberry 

• August

• Vegetables 

• Cucumber

• Zucchini

• Broccoli

• Kale

• Brussel sprouts 

• Swiss Chard

• Bokchoy 

More References:

http://www.ivparks.org/recreation/Garden%20info%20for%20IV.pdf

http://cesantabarbara.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener/Master_Your_Garden_Month-By-Month/

In addition to knowing what to grow it’s good to know what not to grow. Check out this website  https://plantright.org/

garden 5/8/2021