THANK YOU, MR. LEDGERWOOD!

Charles B. Ledgerwood moved to Carlsbad in 1933.  He bought a little piece of land on Carlsbad Blvd. (then just a main road between san Diego and Los Angeles), close to the ocean, and built a home with a store front before the City of Carlsbad ever existed.  For over 50 years, he sold seeds in his store.  He also farmed and researched to cultivate the best seeds possible.  Gardeners and farmers came from all over Southern California to buy his seeds.  He was a wealth of garden knowledge and knew everything there was to know about seeds.  He created the Southern California Planting Calendar, noting which garden seeds were best to plant in which months.  Planting seeds at optimal times increases the chances of a successful harvest especially for novice gardeners. His story is remarkable.

I was lucky enough to receive a list, based on his planting calendar, giving the best seeds to plant every month.  September is a bit of an off-month, listing only a few items, but the next few months have huge varieties!

If you are not ready to plant, I challenge you to prepare a spot.  Whether it is a corner of your yard, or a big pot on your back porch, get ready, The San Diego winter garden season is about to begin!

If you are ready to plant, the best September seeds are:  Carrots, Celery, and Winter Zucchini.

GO GARDENERS!