Napa Master Gardener Column

By Donna Woodward, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One rainy winter day I looked out my window and saw a luscious white pansy in full bloom. I rushed right out and bought more pansies. Anything that will bloom in the winter months is especially welcome.

by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County I often visit a Facebook page for people who share an interest in building and using greenhouses. I read about how they are building them and what plants they may be growing in their greenhouse, depending on where they live.

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County The Solanaceae, or nightshade family, is a large one.

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Snails and slugs never gave me trouble when I lived in the country because my hippie neighbors had a dozen ravenous geese that used to waddle over and gobble up the slimy little morsels.

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County When Hernando Cortes brought his army to Mexico in 1552, he was looking for more than Montezuma's gold. The most durable treasure carried back to Europe by the conquistadores was plants.