Also, the walls don’t need finishing and this saves time and money. It proves worthy as an investment as they stand in good stead for at least 10 to 20 years. Such muting of external noise can be beneficial for those requiring a quiet interior environment.Īnother advantage of rammed earth walls is that they’re maintenance comes at a low cost. The wall provides sound insulation which makes it easier for the factory workers to concentrate on their work. This temperature stability makes it comfortable for the workers even during extreme weather conditions. It’s superior thermal mass ensures appropriate temperature control inside the building. Today, it has been revived as a sustainable building material. Month By Month Planting Guide for Southern Califor.The Rammed Earth, a technique of construction using natural materials derives its origin from ancient times.Has anybody had trouble with things like melons, corn and okra? It seems to me these things grow better in places where it stays hot gets so cool here in the evenings.Īlso, have your peppers and tomatoes lasted through the winter? I've finally got lots of good ones in pots, but am worried about losing them.any ideas? I've got so many that building a greenhouse would be impossible. Very low in phosphorous have to use tons of bone meal.įortunately, it's good for my mental health, cause I'm sure not getting much to eat.
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Hi, all! I have to say I'm just dreadfully frustrated with my vege gardens in the Eagle Rock area had one good year and in the many years since then.I guess it's all just trial and error, but I've finally learned to dig out almost ALL the dirt and replace with mulch, compost, wood ash, etc.Ī watering test on the soil shows it runs through completely in less than 5 minutes my feeling is it's all sand until you hit a very hard clay. All things considered, if the cold air can drain away, I would go for it.Īnd you know, there is no pea worth eating like a fresh pea! Your parents will love them and might be one of the best presents you can give them, besides coming out for the holidays! On the other hand, we have winters galore with only minimal cold and in my garden I have seen that a raised bed of six inches is often high enough to prevent frost damage. Even if they are on the side of a canyon, if your plants will be next to a solid wall that would trap cold air, I'd advise caution. If they live at the bottom of a canyon, you might want to wait. But if it can pool around the plants, it can cause some damage. Cold air - even freezing cold air - just moving by, won't hurt peas. Cold air drains down and typically the only real frost of any note in Los Angeles, even in Eagle Rock, is in areas where cold air can sink and pool. I love to eat peas and Alaska is a fine variety.
Hi Tom, (sorry this didn't go up sooner - I must have missed the notification that I had a comment.) Typically, if I don't plant things for them, they don't get grown, so I'd love to start peas on December 19th and take some measures to raise the soil temperature a few degrees.
As you know, northeast LA can get December highs in the 80s but also frosts.Īnyways, I think my parents would get a kick out of growing them. I was thinking of ordering "Alaska" the most cold hardy pea I've come across. Is there any point in starting peas outdoors in the ground at that time. The soil and moisture in the late spring and summer are just amazing.Īnyway, I'm visiting my parents for a good month in mid-to-late December. Having been a long-time California gardener, I was amazed at how fast vegetables grow in the summer here. We've got arguably the best soil in America, but some of the worst weather.
I've recently discovered the joys of growing peas.
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