Napa Master Gardener Column

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Over the years, several people have asked me how I grew the beautiful blue and white passionflower that cascades over a trellis (and also invades my flower beds). The answer is: I didn't. My former neighbor Kristine is responsible.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County If you're like most gardeners, you always enjoy learning something new. I recently started learning about mast seeding.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Fig trees are among a small group of fruiting trees that have been cultivated for thousands of years. Pomegranates are another member of that exclusive club. (The other two are persimmons and olives.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Can you believe it's already almost the end of July? We've very been fortunate this summer that temperatures have largely been moderate. By now, your summer garden is in its full (drought-conscious) glory.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Ceanothus is ideal for use in our Napa Valley gardens. The plant is native to California and very drought-tolerant once established. There are almost 50 species in our state and most are evergreen. It blooms all summer with lilac-like blossoms.