It's a busy time in the garden. There are weeds to be pulled, edible crops to be sown, and pests to manage. Don't forget to nurture your soil with a layer of compost and mulch. Here's a full list of springtime chores...

Marin is awash with flowers in spring -- from native wildflowers on our hills and in our gardens to early-blooming bulbs to perennials that bloom all the way into summer...

Spring is in the air daffodils, freesias, camelias, magnolias, and more are putting on quite a show. And our local wildlife is birthing babies...

We take soil for granted, rarely paying attention to it and giving little, if any, credit for its generous gifts. Soil is a foundation for our livelihoods...

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