The Savvy Sage

The 14th Annual Farm Connection Day (FCD) was held on May 3, 2024; where over 1,400 Yolo County K-6th graders converged on the Yolo County Fairgrounds for a half-day of food and agricultural related fun and exploration. By comparison, this event only had ~600 registered participants in 2019.

Let's chat about something a bit funky but oh-so-amazing for our gardens: chicken poop. It's jam-packed with all the good stuff plants love nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium you name it. Your veggies and flowers will be slurping up those nutrients like they've hit the jackpot at the salad bar.

The next time you are annoyed that your shoes get soaked during an early morning stroll across the yard, take a closer look at what is happening underfoot Because, in the right light, the morning dew is magical! Dew is moisture formed via condensation- water moving from a vapor (gaseous form) to a l...

When I buy a rose, I consider several things: color, growth habit, location requirements. These are all important aspects to ponder to ensure a thriving plant and a visually appealing garden. But something else I consider, which has nothing to do with gardening success, is the name.

As a child rambling in the garden, I was delighted to find a lady bug. I would extend my hand in the bug's path and gently scoop it up.