Topography: This refers to land surfaceshills, slopes, north/south orientation, valleys, rivers, lakes, (natural or artificial features)or buildings. All of these affect air and water flow and can create microclimates in your own yard.
Succulents are well adapted to Northern California's dry and mild Mediterranean climate. Many are an easy-care plant suitable for any Sonoma County garden
Landscape Plants for Sonoma County We offer a number of plant lists to help you find the right plants for each place in your garden, or the right place for that plant you couldn't resist. The selection of plants on these lists is not intended to be exhaustive. There are many more plants that can be —…
Broccoli, a member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, has been under cultivation in Europe for centuries, but it wasnt until It was the 1920s that it was planted as a commercial crop in California where it is now grown nearly exclusively. In home gardens, broccoli is grown as a cool weather crop.
For success growing California native plants, it’s best to provide a garden location similar to a species natural habitat. Find information here to grow California native plants in your Sonoma County garden.
Cauliflower is a cole crop in the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family along with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, and cabbage. Of these, cauliflower is the most sensitive to low and high temperatures and does best when there is moisture in the air.
A member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) familyalong with tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, and potatoeseggplant has been a staple in India and the Middle East for centuries. Its name is derived from the egg shape of its shiny fruit.
If you have a shady or foggy yard, there are tomato varieties that will grow well! The key to growing tomatoes in cooler climates is to grow varieties with shorter maturity days or that produce a harvest in cooler temperatures.
Learn how to safely use recycled water in gardens, its benefits, and key considerations for successful irrigation and plant health in this helpful guide
