Winter Gives Gardeners a Perfect Opportunity to Prepare for Spring

OXNARD, CALIF.--Constant rain is rare during January in Southern California, which means there are plenty of sunny days to work in the garden and prepare for a successful spring growing season, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from organic material from more than 50 Southern California communities. Plant Dormant Fruit and Rose Trees: Local ...

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