The Chiropractic Healing Center of Los Gatos Newsletter Our newsletter is created as an education resource that provides patients with information and choices in regards to healthcare.
	The Chiropractic Healing Center of Los Gatos 20 S. Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 207 Los Gatos CA 95030 Phone: 408-354-5645 Fax: 408-354-5945 Thomas M Mosca D.C email - website		Health Articles and More!		Other articles in this months newsletter: Health Savings Accounts and Chiropractic Care Wiley Long [ read article ] Container Gardening rd411 [ read article ] Chiropractic - Most Effective Form of Disc-related Sciatica Dr. Steven Read [ read article ] Fruits and Vegetables: Eating More During the Winter Months Elaine M. Hinzey, RD, LDN [ read article ]
			Container Gardening rd411 website Container Gardening Maybe you are not allowed to plant a garden because you rent an apartment or a house, or maybe you just do not have enough yard space available for a garden. Either way, container gardening is an easy way to grow your own produce without worry. Fruits and vegetables for container gardening The following fruits and vegetables are appropriate: Strawberries Tomatoes Carrots Salad greens, such as: Arugula Endive Leaf lettuce Mustard Bibb lettuce Radishes Peppers Cucumbers Eggplant Green beans Green onions Squash These suggestions can help get you started. Appropriate plant varieties Select bush or dwarf varieties of plants. These adapt well to growing in a pot. Containers Choose almost any container, just so it is large enough: Flower pots Buckets Wire baskets Wooden boxes Washtubs Use at least a 4-gallon container for larger plants, such as: Tomatoes Carrots Cucumbers Peppers If you choose a terra-cotta container, beware of overdrying. Line wooden containers with plastic to prevent rotting. Make sure that your container has drainage holes in the bottom. Select light-colored containers, because dark containers absorb heat and could cause damage to the plants. Soil Use potting soil in your containers. Some people prefer synthetic mixes that contain peat. Garden soil generally is not recommended, because it is too heavy and difficult to aerate. Fertilizer Add either a slow-release or a complete organic fertilizer at the time of planting. Many people add liquid fertilizer to their watering can every time they water their plants. Watering Water frequently. Plants in pots and containers require more frequent watering than those in the ground. Sun or shade Read the seed packet or plant tags to see how much sun or shade your plants require, and plan accordingly. For example, strawberries require 6 hours of sun/day. Tomatoes Remember that you need to stake or cage tomatoes to produce the most fruit and to prevent them from falling over as they grow. Nighttime Start growing plants earlier in the year and keep them growing past their regular season by bringing them in at night. Self-pollination Consider self-pollination, if you plan to keep your plants indoors.
			About our Practice
			We offer gentle, safe, natural, chiropractic care centered on the individual needs of each patient. Dr. Tom focuses on pain relief, corrective and preventive care with emphasis on soft tissue techniques. He has incredible knowledge and sense of humor that makes complex information easier to understand. You are able to walk away feeling better with a deeper understanding of your physical well-being.