You might be thinking that it may be impossible to garden in Daly City’s foggy weather but don’t lose hope! I’m here to tell you that growing your own fresh and organic vegetables, herbs and even colorful flowers are all possible in Daly City. How am I so sure? I started gardening in my own backyard about a year ago and I am shocked by the things that will grow in foggy weather. I have fresh herbs and vegetables for the picking and beautiful flowers that make my day when the weather is not so bright.
Benefits of gardening in the fog:
Benefits of gardening in the fog:
- Free water! Lucky for fog town residents, we have an additional supply of water rolling in year round. The plants will not need watering so much because the fog will do the watering for us. Harvesting the fog can also give an extra water supply during drought seasons.
- Since the sun is rare, plants actually work harder and grow bigger each time they receive energy from sunlight. Can you believe I have SUN flowers as big as me growing in my foggy backyard with the little sun that we receive?
- The colorful plants inside a garden will brighten up anyone’s day regardless of the fog.
- Most herbs grow in any weather conditions all year round. Herbs can be medicinal for sicknesses such as nausea and migraines.
- There are many varieties of plants that prefer and enjoy shady weather.
- Gardening can relieve stress and give a feeling of happiness that you will want to visit the garden even on cold days!