Seeds and Intellectual Property: How Law, Commerce, and Climate Are Reshaping Seed Rights February 20, 2026 It is not often that one’s vocation and avocation meet. But when they do, the intersection can be illuminating and instructive. I’ve spent all…
How to Grow Spring Peas: A Planting Guide to Delicious, Crisp Harvests February 13, 2026 Sweet spring peas and snow peas are delightful and easy-to-grow additions to any early spring garden. They have a crisp, sweet flavor, and we…
Daffodils: A Celebration of Variety, Beauty, and Early Blooms February 5, 2026 This winter barely felt like winter here on the West Coast, and the daffodils blooming early felt like nature tapping us on the shoulder…
A Guide to Chili Species: Exploring the Capsicum Family January 24, 2026 When we think of chili peppers, most of us picture the fiery fruits that bring heat to our favorite dishes. But the story of…
Set Intentions for the New Growing Season January 2, 2026 As winter quiets the garden and blankets the soil in rest, there’s a beautiful stillness that invites reflection. For gardeners, this dormant season isn’t…
Growing Aeoniums: Care Tips and Stunning Varieties for Your Garden December 21, 2025 Aeoniums are not your everyday succulent. With their striking, symmetrical rosettes and a rainbow of colors—ranging from lime green to deep burgundy—these plants bring…
Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees in Winter December 18, 2025 Winter might seem like the off-season in the garden, but for fruit trees, it’s prime planting time. While the rest of the landscape rests,…
Zone-Pushing: How to Stretch Your Hardiness Zone December 12, 2025 If you’ve ever stared longingly at a fig tree or tried coaxing a Meyer lemon through a frost, you might be zone pushing—a gardener who…
Seasonal Succulent Care in Zone 9B: Fall & Winter Prep for Hardy and Tender Plants November 23, 2025 We gardeners in Zone 9B are lucky when it comes to growing succulents and catci. With our relatively mild winters and long, dry summers,…
I Overwintered My Tomato Plants in Zone 9- Here’s What Happened October 24, 2025 In most parts of the country, tomato plants are treated as annuals—when the first frost hits, the season is over. But here in Northern…
Plant These Now: Fall Bulbs for a Stunning Spring Display October 4, 2025 There’s something magical about planting bulbs in the fall. While the garden begins to quiet down, and many plants retreat for winter, gardeners get…
Garden Tour: All the Pumpkins, Gourds, and Winter Squash I’ve Been Growing this Year September 15, 2025 Few things bring as much color, texture, and pure sculptural delight to my fall garden as pumpkins, gourds and winter squash. From deeply ridged…
Harvesting the Last Tomatoes: Ripening Tips & Green Tomato Recipes September 11, 2025 As October creeps in and daylight dwindles, even the most seasoned gardeners find themselves in a familiar late-season dance: coaxing every last bit of…
Harvest Storage Tips: Make Your Produce Last September 9, 2025 As the last of the garden beds are cleared and cooler nights settle in, many gardeners turn their attention to the beautiful abundance gathered…
Preparing Your Garden for Fall: Tips for a Smooth Transition September 5, 2025 As the crisp air and golden light of early September begin to settle in, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about transitioning from…
Tomato Horns, Noses, and Quirks: Adorable Tomato Mutations August 27, 2025 Ever picked a tomato that looks like it’s growing a little nose or horn? Or found a fruit with a comical bump that seems…
