Irrigating landscape can be a safety hazard when watering during freezing temperatures, especially if runoff into streets and sidewalks occur. It can also damage irrigation systems. City ordinance prohibits irrigation… Read More →
Gifts from the Garden
Egg planters: Break off the end of the egg to make a nickel-sized or slightly larger hole in one end. Shake out the egg. Poke a hole in the opposite… Read More →
December Garden Checklist
Planting Consider using a live Christmas tree that can be planted in the landscape or used as a potted specimen. Junipers and pines are excellent for this purpose. Continue to… Read More →
Prospective Wine Grower Workshop
Autumn Recipes
Fall is a special time. The end of the growing season heralds the beginning of winter, the coming of Thanksgiving and the festivities of the holidays. Don’t let the… Read More →
Great Perennials for Fall
In the spring, the nurseries fill with plants, all needing good homes. But perennials planted in the spring must develop an entirely new root system, plus adjust to life outside the… Read More →