Garden Notes

If you’ve been considering adding some California natives to your garden, late fall is the best time to plant. The soil is still warm, and the fall and winter rains will help the plants become well established, ready to handle the stress of our hot, dry summers. By planting natives, you will be saving water,…

Nothing beats the winter blues better than a steaming bowl of soup. Soup can warm your body up from the inside out while chasing a dreary winter day away.

Winter, a season often associated with tranquility and hibernation, presents challenges for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts. While the garden may appear dormant, much must be done to ensure its health and vitality.

As cooler weather finally arrives, bringing a refreshing break from our valley's scorching summer, it's a welcome shift for both us and our gardens.

In the last few blogs I have highlighted two different methods of seed dispersal: myremochory (via ants and eliasome) and epizoochory (via animals).