By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! April 2026. Nightshades (Solanaceae), photo credit: Sommer Cartier. Growing Nightshades (Solanaceae) - What To Know For A Healthy, Productive Garden If your summer garden revolves around fresh salsa, pasta sauce, or anything grilled and colorful, chances are you’re already growing from the nightshade family, whether you realize it or not. Tomatoes ripening on the vine, glossy peppers in every shade of green to red, eggplant soaking up

By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! January 2026. WiX stock photo. Grow Your Way Through Winter Colds - How your garden can double as a feel better toolkit Winter has a way of sneaking up on us. One day it’s soup season, the next you’re reaching for tissues. The good news is your garden can do more than look pretty this time of year. With the right plants, it can support your immune system, soothe cold symptoms, and help you feel your best, all while giving you an excus

By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! November 2025. Image by   Michaela Wenzler   from  Pixabay. Growing Radishes in San Diego - Crisp, Colorful, and Flavorful San Diego’s blend of sunshine and mild seasons means you can enjoy homegrown radishes nearly year-round.  Crisp, colorful, and full of flavor, they’re one of the most satisfying and low-maintenance vegetables to grow when you keep their love of cool soil and consistent moisture in mind. When to Plant Radishes thri

By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! September 2025. Photo by Murat Ts. on Unsplash. Fall Gardening in San Diego -Turning Heat into...