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With the average January rainfall in Southern California at about three inches, gardeners have opportunities this month to spend time outdoors preparing their yards for the spring growing season.

A special needs class at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo is experiencing the joys of gardening. A class of 12 autistic students in sixth through eighth grade is learning about planting, growing and harvesting a variety of vegetables.

Cool weather in December means less plant growth in Southern California, however, keep an eye on the weather and be ready to take action to keep winter gardens looking beautiful, say experts at Agromin.

Cooler November weather in Southern California makes it the ideal time to plant over a dozen varieties vegetables while also pruning trees for a healthier, fuller look in spring, say experts at Agromin.

Buena Park High School's Agriculture Partnership Program received the California School Boards Association (CSBA)'s 2011 Golden Bell Award. Agromin is a major sponsor of the school's agriculture program and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

With the fall sun moving lower in the sky, October is the time to adjust your garden to keep it producing beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables in Southern California, say experts at Agromin, a manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products.

-- Inc. magazine ranked Agromin as one of the country's fastest growing private companies in its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000 (September 2011 issue). Agromin was ranked 65th in environmental services (10th in California).

McAuliffe Middle School in Los Alamitos received a welcomed splash of green over the weekend as Chris Meyer, a high schooler and Boy Scout with Troop 660, revitalized six large planters in front of the school.

Agromin Potting Mix can now be used in the production and processing of USDA certified organic food products after the potting mix met the strict requirements of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).

Typically warm Septembers in Southern California mean there is still plenty of growing left to be done in Southern California gardens say experts at Agromin, makers of earth-friendly soil products from recycled organic material.