The Coastal Gardener

Nothing welcomes spring better, than to see the arrival of daffodils with their cheerful faces framed by their ruffled bonnets! These loved and joyous flowers are symbolic, as they represent hope and joy. Giving a bunch of daffodils as a gift is thought to bring the receiver good fortune.

Join us on Thursday September 9th, at 6:30 pm as UCCE Master Gardener Zeal Stefanoff, leads the discussion on Vermicomposting. Registration Link The wild, wonderful world of wiggly worms or more simply kitchen worm farming.

Join the Master Gardener's Book Club October 15, 6:00pm-7:30 pm Via Zoom Sign up link Readers who enjoyed Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, our previous Master Gardener book, are sure to enjoy this highly regarded book.

This time of year we are in the depths of harvest, from wild berries, orchard fruits to garden bounty, it can be overwhelming. I sometimes find myself wondering how to get the most fruits or vegetables into the smallest amount of space.

August, and we are in the middle of corn season, and who doesn't like corn? Even those who are not particularly fond of other vegetables often find corn to their liking. And there are many ways to take this garden or Farmer's market bounty and preserve it for the future.