Autumn is a season of transition, and we can really feel that in October. The weather is mostly pleasant for working out of doors. On average October is windier than...
There are bulbs for spring, summer and fall blooms, but they do require advance planning. The planning involves choosing an appropriate site, deciding which beautiful blooms to plant, and then...
September is a month of transition and preparation for winter. It is a month for planning, renovating, beginning new landscapes, harvesting, removing summer edible annuals, pruning and planting. The word...
Central Valley gardeners have been enjoying the good life for many years—great climate, good soil, and we can grow almost everything. Now, maintaining a garden or yard in the Central...
About ten years ago, we removed all of the front lawn, and built a three foot wall across the front of the house to curtail the sights and sounds from...
What is biodiversity, why is it important and how can we get it in our home landscape? The word biodiversity means variety of life. It includes variety in plants and...
California is the native home of many wild buckwheat species. They can be seen growing on offshore islands, through coastal areas and all the way to the high Sierra. Wild...
August 1, “Lammas Day,” or “Lughnasadh” to the Celts, marks the midpoint between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox. Historically, it was the first day of the grain harvest...
The aroma of plants can be uplifting. Our gardens are oftentimes a calming and serene presence in the midst of our busy world. As a further enhancement, consider adding another...
Lavender is a delightful and useful garden plant. It can be used as a drought-tolerant low hedge, a specimen plant, a cut flower, and an herb that provides a fragrant...
