By Donna McClay The secret to ensuring a successful summer vegetable garden is planning ahead. With winter in full swing, it’s not too early to plan for spring planting. Here is a simple step-by-step plan to help you make the most of your efforts to grow a robust summer vegetable garden. What Do You […]
By Leah Taylor (All photos by Leah Taylor) (This article originally appeared in the January/February 2024 edition of California Garden) Planting a tree from the diverse genus Caesalpinia can can be a rewarding and environmentally friendly choice in any garden. This California native plant goes by many names depending on the species and geographic area […]
Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? Let’s get into the details … First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to go out and start cutting branches arbitrarily just because you’ve heard you’re […]
