As the long, sunny days of summer fade, fall and winter bring a quieter but equally important season in the Bay Area garden. While plants rest, gardeners prepare for the next growing cycle. This checklist helps new and experienced gardeners keep their gardens thriving through the cooler months — especially…
As the long, sunny days of summer fade, fall and winter bring a quieter but equally important season in the Bay Area garden. While plants rest, gardeners prepare for the next growing cycle. This checklist helps new and experienced gardeners keep their gardens thriving through the cooler months — especially…
By David Shubin, UC Master Gardener of Napa County and ISA Certified Arborist. You can expect mushrooms to appear after rain in Napa Valley. Many gardeners find mushrooms and think “rotting decay.” However, mushrooms are a sign of life. They’re the fruiting bodies of fungi, the quiet…
One of the easiest and most adaptable ways to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, or ornamentals is with container gardening. It's an ideal option for those living in apartments, condos, or areas with poor soil, and it works just as well for anyone who wants to garden on a patio or balcony. Even with limited space…
Trees in containers are becoming increasingly popular additions to small patios, terraces and garden spaces. They add a focal point with color and texture, create privacy and designate boundaries as well as disguise your neighbor’s ugly fence. Trees in containers can live for years in…
