Will summer ever end?
September is a hopeful month that begins to remind us that winter will be here again someday. It has become…
Native Plants and the Vegetable Garden
What does vegetable gardening have to do with California native plants? Plenty, it turns out. When I first became interested…
The Latest on Bees
Last week I attended a webinar hosted by the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program about what’s new…
Spring is Here, whether we are noticing or not.
“In time of crisis people want to know that you care, more than they care what you know” Will Rogers…
Fragrance in the California Garden
First some basics: Fragrance will vary by season, air temperature and moisture content of the plants Experiment – create blends.…
What Should I Be Doing in the Garden?
Garden Tips for February 2020 Wait out rainy days – should they actually return — by planning the garden year…
Spring must be here
It’s not unpleasant to be out of doors in a light March rain, but working the soil at all when…
The Book is Published!
Anyone who has moved from inland coast areas, or anyone who has read the books, blog posts and articles based…
Autumn arrives
A busy year! And we’ve barely begun begun our busiest season, which is autumn, the best time of the year…
Three Seasons & A Rest
In California’s Central Valley and Southern Sierra, we have three seasons of garden work, and one season of rest. Although…