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Pests of the Season

As spring unfolds its vibrant tapestry, so too emerges an array of garden pests threatening to disrupt the harmony. From insidious weeds to pesky insects and lurking diseases, our green sanctuaries face a seasonal onslaught. Lets look at three of the...
Here comes the sun: what gardeners should know about it

As I pondered a topic for this article, brilliant rays of sunlight penetrated the dark rain clouds, bathing my garden with a beautiful rosy glow. What perfect and timely inspiration. With respect to gardens, our sun is far more than a “mass of...
Plant, Pick, Prep, and Plate 'em Up!

Yep, we're talking about vegetables and fruits and the joy of homegrown food. Read on about vegetarian eating, getting the kids on the veggie train, a bit of food history, and recipes—some tried and deemed true by kids themselves. Kids + Fruits...
Growing Knowledge

“Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our World, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures”Merlin Sheldrake. New York: Random House, 2022. The California Master Gardener Handbook (2015) introduces us to fungus in chapter six, which is titled...
Your Garden at Night

When do you most love to be in your garden? A spring or summer morning comes to mind, or maybe a fall afternoon. Most gardeners spend plenty of time in the garden during the day; by observing as they tend to the plants, they are well aware of soil...

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