An accomplished financial services leader in San Pedro, California, Kristin Hetzer has been a principal with Royal Palms Capital for the past 15 years. Outside of the professional arena, Kristin Hetzer is an avid gardener.
While the majority of the world’s gardeners must prepare for several cold months during which their outdoor beds lie dormant, gardeners in Southern California and other relatively warm climates can not only grow but sow plants all year long. While The cooler season in Southern California remains a great time for general maintenance and spring preparation, it is also a great time for active gardening.
The key to gardening year-round in Southern California is effective seasonal plant rotation. Certain annual flowers, such as calendulas and violas, are hearty enough to thrive throughout the winter months. Many more flowers, including the California poppy, can begin germinating as early as December.
Ideal vegetables to sow outside in December and January range from kale and chard to peas, radishes, leeks and both green and bulb onions. In February, the list of outdoor plants to sow grows substantially to include popular garden staples such as carrots and potatoes.
While the majority of the world’s gardeners must prepare for several cold months during which their outdoor beds lie dormant, gardeners in Southern California and other relatively warm climates can not only grow but sow plants all year long. While The cooler season in Southern California remains a great time for general maintenance and spring preparation, it is also a great time for active gardening.
The key to gardening year-round in Southern California is effective seasonal plant rotation. Certain annual flowers, such as calendulas and violas, are hearty enough to thrive throughout the winter months. Many more flowers, including the California poppy, can begin germinating as early as December.
Ideal vegetables to sow outside in December and January range from kale and chard to peas, radishes, leeks and both green and bulb onions. In February, the list of outdoor plants to sow grows substantially to include popular garden staples such as carrots and potatoes.
