Soil

The referal I have for good top soil (I haven't tried it yet) is A-1 soil. I understand that they are reliable and you can count on it being good:
A 1 SOILS HANSON AGGREGATES
858-577-2727
9229 Harris Plant Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

A couple of years ago, I ordered a big load of top-soil from Evergreen and couldn't grow anything in it. Upon investigating, I found out that they are recycling various things and you don't know what you are getting. After about a year of leeching with water and doing soil tests and adding amendments, I am now able to grow ice plant in it and some other things. Now that I know, I will go get my soil from a reliable source.

Three great resources for Gardening

Hi girls,

 I thought I would pass on to you three of my favorite gardening resources:

1.  Pat Welsh's "Southern California Gardening - A Month-by-Month Guide" book

2.  Garden Compass radio show broadcasts every Sat. and Sun. mornings 8-10 a.m.  on 1700 AM.  You can also receive a live stream on your computer at www.sandiego1700.com

Old shows can be listened to as well.  Just google "Garden Compass" and there is a host of information there as well as resources.  

3.  Cedros Gardens:  330 South Cedros in Solana Beach, 92075.  They have a bunch of organic stuff and fabulous classes on-going most Sat.  I'm going to be attending a tomato class Mar 21, a herb container class, Mar 28, a summer veg. gardening class April 11 and a tree planting class April 25.  If anyone wants to join me.  These are all free.  Check out their website by googling Cedros Gardens.