There are a few items in post-harvest test results that look foreign to those viewing them for the first time. These are the ...
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Blunt, rusty tools make gardening harder and less effective. Winter is the perfect time to clean, sharpen, and oil your kit so it’s ready to use when you need it. Check blades, handles, and moving ...
Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...
The end of September is the perfect time to add spring flowering bulbs to your garden. Planting daffodils, tulips and crocus ...
Leaves begin to pile up on the lawn in the fall. Here's why it's not a good for your turf, why you should rake regularly ,and what to do with all those leaves.
Summer may be ending, but your garden doesn’t have to! Here are simple ways to extend the season and what to plant now for a ...
Native Plants in the home garden: Are you a native plant enthusiast? Sonoma County Master Gardener Bill Klausing, Rosemary McCreary and Linda King lead a talk on “Native Plants in the Home Garden” ...
Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year.
One gardener is showing how you can reuse coffee grounds to nourish your garden and save money on expensive fertilizers.
Over time, grass clippings, leaves, and other debris left on your lawn form a thick spongy layer known as thatch. The process of dethatching involves removing that layer of debris using a metal rake, ...
Composting is an easy and impactful way to reduce household waste, recycle organic materials, and enrich soil, while also preventing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving water.
September in some years can still be blazing hot and not easily labeled as pre-fall. However, it is time to think about ...