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 Horticulture is rich with language — words that help us describe plants, landscapes, and the natural world with precision and sometimes a bit of poetry. Many horticultural terms have deep historical roots, evolving over centuries alongside our understanding of plants and gardens. Learning these terms…

 Once the winter chores of pruning, cleaning up debris, mulching, and the like have been completed, it’s the perfect time to reevaluate your flower garden. Perennials have been pruned back or gone dormant, fewer plants are blooming, and there are empty spaces that were previously occupied by luxurious…

A thriving garden begins below the surface. In San Joaquin County, most home gardeners contend with challenging soil conditions. Local soils tend to be either poor-draining, dense clay or light, sandy soil that drains rapidly and retains few nutrients. The situation is compounded in newer subdivisions, where…

Blog by Lauren MenaYou’ve just bought a tree at a nursery, brought it to its new location and are ready to plant. Maybe you’re fairly new to planting trees and are pleased to see that the tree came with a free stake. You figure the nursery must know what they’re doing, so you go ahead and plant it, with the…

TomatillosTomatillos are a small tomato-like fruit that develops in lantern-like papery husks, used frequently in salsas and sauces.Where, When, and How to Plant Your SeedlingsTomatillos need at least six hours of sunlight per day.As with tomatoes, when planting bury half of the plant below the soil line to…

Leafy GreensChard and KaleChard can be grown year round, but kale can be tricky in the summer, particularly if you live East of the East Bay hills, where temps can be well over 90 degrees F. High temperatures and strong sun may lead to a bitter taste. If you have consistent high temps in summer and still…