Spill the Beans

by Janet Krupka Late spring is when my yard seems to look it's best and this year's lack of rainfall did not hinder some of my favorites from performing well, especially the irises. Of the 300 types of Iris, all have three inner petals and three outer petals.

By Melody Kendall As a youth I was very active in the local 4-H program.

by Dianne Weyna Having a lot of time on my hands, I've decided to change part of my front yard to a native garden. I want to use less water, encourage pollinators and attract and feed more birds. I began by clearing the center of my garden by taking out a lilac bush and a large rose bush.

by Julie Pramuk February 10 It's a bright sunny morning in our Alta Heights garden in Napa. Sweet peas planted in early November are reaching for the fence. Garlic planted in front of the sweet peas are shooting up.

by Rainer Hoenicke Master Gardeners of Napa County had a cauliflower seedling give-away last September.