by Anne Sutherland In our big, vibrant county, Spanish is spoken in nearly 30% of households. As most of you know, English is typically spoken at our talks, Farmers Market tables, and in our videos...
by David George There is a crispness in the air, which means that autumn is right around the corner. Fall also marks the time when the growing season comes to an end across most of the US.
by Greg Letts So, you have harvested the last of your tomatoes and peppers for the year. Now what? Lets start with dispelling the myth that your veggie beds need to rest. Your vegetable beds don't need to rest during the off-season. In fact, it's much better for your soil to stay active.
by Dorothy Abeyta The headline above appeared recently in the SF Chronicle, on Facebook, X, and local news sources, but the Invasive Shot Hole Borers (ISHB) have been in the Bay Area since last year when they were spotted in north San Jose.
by Hedwig Van Den Broeck In this fall issue of News to Grow By, were diving deeper into creating fire-resistant landscaping for Defensible Space Zone 1, also known as the Lean, Clean, and Green Zone, which extends 530 feet from your home.
by Lori Palmquist Autumn has arrived, and we anticipate (actually, hope for) a healthy bounty of liquid refreshment from the sky this season and the next. We all know that fall is the best time to plant. Its also the best time to start planting the rain.
by Robin Mitchell Because California is a biodiversity hotspot, that is threatened by many factors, it is important to plant native plants in our gardens, even in urban and suburban areas.
by Anne Sutherland Varios de nosotros enseamos clases prcticas y apoyamos jardines en programas escolares y comunitarios y en eventos especiales en todo el condado. Recientemente tuvimos un puesto en la Plaza Todos Santos en Concord para el Festival Latino, celebrando el Mes Hispano.
Wed like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued interest in our program. Your passion for expanding your knowledge in horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices inspires us every day.
