Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys November 5, 2009 By Yvonne Savio, Pasadena, CA region description | previous reports In My Garden Beautiful Romanesco "broccoflower" is a combination of broccoli and cauliflower, and tastes milder and sweeter than broccoli. The (Almost) Last Pests: Nematodes, Sowbugs and Pillbugs, Thrips Nematodes are particularly nasty for many garden plants, but incorporating lots of good old organic matter will help. Sowbugs and pillbugs -- favorite playthings when I was a child -- are more vilified (along with earwigs) than they deserve, since... more Resources Web Finds Integrated Pest Management Resource The prime resource for information on managing pests in the garden, landscape, and home in... Clever Gardening Technique Toasted Bird Seed Avoid the nuisance of sprouted bird seed that's spilled out of its container. Bake it on a... more    Regional Reminders Harvest Potatoes Beautiful Broccoflower Herb Wreaths or Vinegar Gifts Water Cold-Hardy Grapes and Deciduous Trees Compost Care more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: