Napa Master Gardener Column

By Julie Pramuk, UC Master Gardener of Napa County When subtle signs of spring appear in mid to late February, I'm reminded that it's time to start thinking about planting sweet peas.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Sunflowers are one of those flowers that just seem designed to bring us joy. Who can avoid smiling when we see their bright, cheery faces? There are many other things to love about sunflowers as well.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County It's a wonderful time of year to be in the garden. Flowers are everywhere and cool-season vegetables are still yielding their bounty. There are too many shades of green to count, and the weather is nearly perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County As my garden helper and I pull weeds this springand there are so manyI look at the different roots of the various weeds.

By Julie Pramuk, UC Master Gardener of Napa County About a year ago Master Gardeners of Napa County received a request to provide a speaker for a nursing home.