A Tale of Decomposition
With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to talk about the creepy topic of death and decay. Read this month's gardening tip to learn more.
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Choosing plants that require little water treads gently on resources, saving you money on your water bill and helping to conserve the limited water available. Considering California native plants is a good place to start. Keep in mind that…
Managing Ant & Aphid Problems
Ants are a part of nature, but it is rarely a pleasure to come upon them. Ants and their honeydew-producing insect partners are a well-known example of mutually beneficial behavior. Understanding more about the life cycles and feeding needs…
Food Crops Are Not About Us
In a human-centric world, it is easy to believe that we are responsible for the growth of food crops and that these plants grow for our benefit. In reality, we don’t factor into the purpose of plants. In all…
Environmental Science Education
By Rita LeRoy The Loma Vista Farm staff is very excited to support the change of the adjacent Loma Elementary School to the Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy, which debuts in the 2012/2013 school year. The Farm’s 5-acre living…