Napa Master Gardener Column

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County An easy way to spice up your vegetable garden is to plant onions and garlic. They are not difficult to grow. You can plant onions and leeks from now until January for harvest from May through July, depending on the variety.

by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County According to a long-term forecast I heard recently, we may not see substantial rain until April and could be facing drought by summer. With that possibility in mind, you can take steps now to help your plants survive.

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By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Gardening myths can come from many sources. A fair number arise when information applicable to agriculture is misapplied to home gardens. Others are based on what seems like a logical extension of science.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County These days you can get gardening information just about anywhere. In addition to the internet, there are radio shows, books, TV shows and classes offered by various organizations to help you learn.