Gardening

Napa cabbage is a large oblong cabbage with delicate, crinkled, pale green to white leaves and crisp, wide white ribs. Its flavor is mild and sweet. It is also known as Peking Cabbage and celery cabbage.

The Growing Food in Tahoe Project, led by UC Master Gardeners, helps local gardeners choose edible plants that thrive in Tahoe’s unique, short growing season.

UC Master Gardeners are community members who have been trained under the direction of the University of California Cooperative Extension. Each volunteer has completed more than 50 hours of formal classroom training.

Soil science now advises gardeners to refrain from disturbing the soil in order to preserve the vast web of life beneath the surface including beneficial bacteria, fungi, algae, and other microbes that enrich soil.

These tasks are applicable each month of the year. They follow sustainable and organic principles. Applying one to two-inches of aged compost to your vegetable gardens will improve soil tilth and plant nutrition.

Get free expert help with garden problems and advice from the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Desk supported by research-based information from the University of California and other academic or government institutions.

Oregano and sweet marjoram are closely related perennial, culinary herbs. Both are cultivated for their aromatic leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning in many regional cuisines. They are often used interchangeably. Marjoram is a milder and sweeter alternative to spicier oregano.

Discover tips for winter planting of perennial vegetables, including advice on selecting, maintaining and harvesting perennial crops for a year-round garden.

Learn how to control filaree weeds in the garden. Discover effective management techniques to protect your pets, manage the weed and keep your garden beautiful.

Would you like to research a pest or gardening issue? Find answers here using these helpful resources.