Napa Master Gardener Column

While skimming a magazine from England called Permaculture, I found an article about mounding. The article described how to build mounds in your garden and what materials to use. Over time, the soil becomes richer from the decaying materials.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County Regular readers of this column know that it is possible to grow vegetables year-round in Napa County.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Winter is the season of cyclamen. I love the variety of colors these beautiful plants have. To me they look like a gathering of butterflies hovering over bright green leaves.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Have you been thinking about adding a fruit tree or two to your garden? December and January are the best times of year to plant deciduous fruit trees. (Citrus trees are best planted in late spring, after the threat of frost has passed.

By Denise Seghesio Levine, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County It seems like just yesterday was Thanksgiving and tomorrow is practically Christmas.