San Diego Garden Blog

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 10:01 PM

A good garden blog is a treasure chest of information, even for experienced gardeners!

There are tens of millions of blogs online today and a goodly portion are devoted to the garden. Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world and Americans are no different.

Even San Diego gardeners with decades of experience can learn much from a good garden blog, so you might imagine the treasures for the novice gardener! One of the latest trends in blogging, on any topic, is to focus on a niche and the garden blogs are no exception. While you’ll also find blogs devoted to general gardening topics, there are also many which focus on a particular aspect of gardening. For example, one blogger might dedicate his attention to growing bonsais, covering every facet of the bonsai connoisseur’s interests, from pruning and grafting techniques to containers and soil composition. On the other hand, the general type of garden blog might be your choice if you don’t know much about gardening at all. The general type has information on heirloom seeds, greenhouse gardening, rose cultivation and soil preparation.

This type of garden blog is typically divided into categories, so it’s easy to find whatever information you seek. These can also help you find your own gardening niche â€“ you’ll know when you find yourself reading every post on greenhouse gardening and jumping into the forum fray to chat with other greenhouse enthusiasts. So how do you go about finding a blog that suits your taste and interests? Google ‘directories garden blogs’ and go explore! Spend some time at each that looks interesting. Compare the quality of content and find ones with regular postings. If the blog is interactive, with plenty of reader’s comments and has an active forum or message board, you might have hit the jackpot. As you find good ones, bookmark them and start making regular visits. Good garden blogs will have an e-newsletter.

Go ahead and subscribe â€“ they’re free and provide lots of valuable information you might otherwise miss. All bloggers know that they must provide outstanding and frequent content in order to stand out from the crowd and get regular readers. A good blogger may start out as an expert, but is always doing more research to give their readers the best and most up to date information as possible.

So you can afford to be choosy â€“ you’re out to learn as much as you can about your particular gardening interest. If you find your favorite garden blog seems to be lagging, with less frequent posts or poor quality of information, just move on.

Reading garden blogs in the local San Diego area is a great way to spend a rainy winter afternoon, chasing away those garden blues. With your regular attendance at your favorite garden blogs, you can also become an expert in your own right!

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Rumford Gardener GPT3000 2 GardenPro Tools Gloves And Soap Set

~~$38.35~~ $29.50

This great garden tool gift set comes complete with a cultivator and trowel. It also includes a pair of cotton gardening gloves and gardeners soap made from pumice vitamins and vegetable matter. Professional grade gardener s gift set with trowel and cultivator Sturdy trowel and cultivator Includes garden gloves and soap

The Rumford Gardener WCS2500 3pc Polished Aluminum Garden Tool Set

~~$35.75~~ $27.50

Our deluxe 3piece Ascot aluminum tool set is a great starter set or addition to any gardener s collection. The trowel transplanter and cultivator each feature a lightweight balanced design that provides strength as well as a comfort grip and thumb rest. Packaged in a full color gift box. Rumford Green handles. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener RKH4S Kids 3pc Plastic Tool Set with Holster

~~$23.73~~ $18.25

Colorful kids plastic trowel fork and cultivator are the perfect size for little hands. Includes a holster with leater belt loop for carrying the tools in style. Get the whole family gardening with kids tools from The Rumford Gardener. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener PP1500 GardenTuff 3pc PolyGlass Tool Set

~~$27.95~~ $21.50

GardenTuff tools are made from a proprietary polyglass resin that posses an incredible strength to weight ratio. Along with superior strength the lightweight design includes the patented ergonomic comfortgrip handle for hours of fatiguefree gardening. The GardenTuff trowel is perfect for light to medium digging while the cultivator will break up and prepare soil for planting. Use the transplanter to carefully remove plants from soil for replanting. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable.

The Rumford Gardener GPT1004 2in1 Digging Tool

~~$30.38~~ $22.50

Carry a trowel and cultivator together in one aluminum tool with comfort handle. For over 25 years The Rumford Gardener has been the manufacturer of choice for master gardeners landscapers hobbyists and homeowners. All Rumford tools carry a lifetime warranty and are designed to make your gardening tasks easy and enjoyable. Limited lifetime warranty on tools 5year limited warranty on tote

Rumford Gardener RK1017 Butterfly Kneeler With 2 Tools

~~$24.05~~ $18.50

The Rumford gardener butterfly kneeler is a colorful and fun little helper that can help your children enjoy garden work. This set includes a fun butterflydesign knee pad and two colorful gardening tools with wood handles. Designed to keep little knees comfortable the foam kneelers will keep your child s knees protected as they have fun in the garden and the two safe handgardening tools will keep them digging in the garden for hours.

The Rumford Gardener RK1020 Kids Long Handled Tool Set 3Piece

~~$37.13~~ $27.50

Three tools sized just for kids. Rake spade and hoe feature colorful kidsafe powder coated metal heads and hardwood handles. About 44 long. Get the whole family gardening with kids tools from The Rumford Gardener. Limited lifetime warranty

Lewis Lifetime Tools Bulb Garden Planter BPL6

~~$47.86~~ $35.45

Bulb and garden planter. Easy twisting action makes a perfect hole for bulbs and bedding plants. Long handle prevents bending so you can plant while standing. 37 x 10 x 5. Length: 37. Width: 5. Height: 10

IMAX 40892 Set of 2 VintageStyle Distressed Garden Tool Equipment Baskets

~~$137.05~~ $105.42

Set of 2 Garden Baskets. Item #40892Vintagestyle green distressed tool and equipment baskets each feature the word GARDEN and a stylish handleDimensions of each basket:. Small: 10 H x 11 W x 5 D. Large: 12 H x 13 W x 5 DMaterial(s): wrought iron

Lewis Lifetime Tools Garden Kneeler GKS2

~~$46.96~~ $36.12

No more stooping bending or sore knees. The Garden Kneeler converts from a comfortable bench for sitting to a cushioned kneeler by simply flipping it over. Sturdy handles provide leverage for standing up. Folds neatly for storage and easy portability. 24 x 11 x 5. Length: 24. Width: 5. Height: 11

Cedar Creek 3020 Garden Tool Holder

~~$70.20~~ $54.00

Cedar Creek Illinois Inc strives to create beautiful furniture to be used outside or inside. Their wood products are made of Western Red Cedar which resists insect attack rot and weathering extremely well. These tool holders have storage space for 12 long handled tools. They are ideal for the garden shed or garage. Product Dimensions 19 x 20.5 x 30 inches.

Truper Tools 995103 4 Tine Cultivator for Garden Work

~~$30.46~~ $23.43

4 Tine Cultivator. Truper For Garden Work. Made from the finest materials. Functionality that is Unbeatable. Satisfaction ensured.

Ames Real Tools For Kids Garden Hoe KHM

~~$29.89~~ $22.14

Garden hoe. Real Tools For Kids series. Tool head and handle are kid sized for comfort and ease of use. Lacquered hardwood handle won t splinter. Sturdy steel head is kid tough. 4.50 x 3 head size. 42 handle. Length: 44.25. Width: 4. Height: 4.5

The Rumford Gardener RG3200 3Piece GardenTuff Tool Set with Tool Wrap

~~$32.40~~ $24.00

GardenTuff tools are made from a proprietary polyglass resin that has a high strength to weight ratio. Along with superior strength the lightweight design includes a patented ergonomic comfortgrip handle for hours of fatiguefree gardening. The GardenTuff trowel is perfect for light to medium digging while the cultivator will break up and prepare soil for planting. Use the transplanter to carefully remove plants from soil for replanting. The included canvas tool wrap with 6 pockets provides easy hanging storage for the GardenTuff tools and others.