Gardening Basics

IntroductionAfter you've enriched your soil and readied your pots or your beds for the vegetables you want to grow in the early spring, you'll need to decide whether to begin with seeds planted directly into the soil or to transplant already-started plants (“starts”) you get from a nursery or other source…

Now that we are into the “quiet time” of our gardens, it might be just the right time to take a slow walk through our gardens to see what is working and what isn’t, and to dream of what would renew the magic of gardening.A garden is everchanging, and is a work in progress.Fall and winter can be a good time…

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…

Got questions on summer gardening?  Want to know more about the selection and care of trees? Wondering about your soil’s health? We’ve got you covered. Explore Our Gardening Resource Collections to Help Your Garden Thrive.We have information organized by big topics such as seasonal gardening,…