Garden Notes

There is so much to discuss when this subject presents itself which way do you go? If you choose the road most traveled, you will find yourself immersed in a plethora of information to which others also have access.

Saving and preserving your garden flowers is a great way to enjoy them for years to come. Pressing flowers is one way to do that.

Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains Author: Bethany Brookshire, PhD 348 pages, published by New York City: Harper Collins, 2022 The author of this tome, Bethany Brookshire, PhD, has a doctorate in physiology and pharmacology from Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina.

After residing amidst the awe-inspiring Coastal Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) for a remarkable 3 years, I recently returned to the valley.

When choosing what to plant this season, it is important to look ahead and plan for both now and the coming months. The fall season is comprised of three months: October, November and December. Frost is possible in October, and the days are shorter and cooler.