Mediterranean perennial makes eye-catching and bee-friendly addition to edible gardens
Cool-season veggie also improves the soil
New! Recipe: Tomato frittata with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Winter cover crop also produces delicious beans and greens
Pick green and bring inside – or hope for a hot October.
Heat spikes can play havoc with ripening tomatoes
Placer County master gardeners debut new gardening guide and calendar at Tri-County Home & Garden Show
Many herbs, annuals, even shrubs produce blooms that can be eaten
Temperature plays a role in ripening – especially at night
Chard and heat-tolerant lettuce varieties offer crisp leaves during July and August
Don't panic when these things show up in the garden
Tips on how to attract more bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators
Awareness and perseverance will keep plants, fruit in good shape
Recycle garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-packed fertilizer
Enticing pollinators takes some work -- and some flowers -- especially when the honey bee population is scarce
Help out at Good Life Garden while learning about water-wise edible gardening
Spend at least a few minutes daily observing -- and responding
Do some research; avoid subjecting your garden to these ideas
Classes, tours, shopping -- plus programs for kids, too
Tackle unwanted plants early to cut down on weeding time later
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