Napa Master Gardener Column

By T. Eric Nightingale, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One of my favorite parts of home gardening is growing my own herbs. Fresh herbs add depth of flavor to food that dried herbs simply can't match, plus many documented health benefits.

By Iris Craig, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County The rose bushes in Napa Valley are now full of leaves and tiny buds, preparing to bloom. By May, garden roses will be in full flower.

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.