Napa Master Gardener Column

Planting Bulbs for Spring Flowers by Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County It's September, and it's obvious that the days are getting shorter and autumn is on the way. One of the most pleasurable activities in a fall garden is planting spring-flowering bulbs.

Planning a drought-tolerant garden can be a challenging endeavor. Knowing which plants to use and where to plant them is difficult as information and advice can vary significantly. However, there are a few simple things you can do to make the process easier.

In the Japanese language, bonsai means tree in pot. However, bonsai are much more than just potted trees. Bonsai is a living art form. There are many rules on designing trees to give the look of age. With practice, bonsai devotees master these rules and they become second nature.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County One of the questions that home gardeners ask Napa County Master Gardeners most frequently is: How much should I water? As with many gardening questions, the answer is: It depends.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Every morning before I get myself together, I take a stroll through my garden. I want to see how all my plants fared through the night.