Napa Master Gardener Column

By Helen Dake, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County Something changes when you put fresh flowers or foliage in a room. I have always believed this and have always tried to include plants in my garden that I could cut for the house throughout the year.

By T. Eric Nightingale, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Spring is finally here and that means that tomato season is around the corner. Don't get too excited, though. Even though seedlings will be showing up in nurseries, it's best to wait to plant them.

By Denise Seghesio Levine, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and a writing implement. Six thousand tomato seedlings, old and new favorites, will be looking for their forever home at the 7th Annual Master Gardener Tomato Sale starting at 9 a.m.

by Denise Seghesio Levine, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County If I had to choose just one herb for my garden, it would have to be basil. Granted, I would want every variety of basil, from Genovese to Thai, lemon to lime, but I would be happy with just basil.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County When you are planning your summer garden, remember the pollinators. Bees and other pollinators are in trouble in California and across the U.S. and need our help. They are nectar feeders so put in plenty of blooming plants for them.