Garden

Green onions, also called bunching onions or scallions, grow easily from seed or transplants. Most green onions sold in grocery stores are simply bulbing onions (Allium cepa), picked while young, long before they form a bulb. But there is also Welsh onion/Japanese bunching onion (Allium fistulosum), which…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Spinach, UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center Pest management: Spinach cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plantTransplant: February–April, September–October (possibly November)Direct seed: March–April (possibly…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Kohlrabi is in the cabbage family, and pests are similar across the family. This group is also known as cole crops or brassicas and includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.The BasicsKohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family and is grown for…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC LinksPest management: Refer to carrot tips for cultural tips, pests, and diseases The BasicsWhen to plant: Direct seed January–March (possibly April), SeptemberHarvest windowHarvest when the roots reach 1-inch diameter at the top.Expect 90–120 days to maturity.Flavor…

Ginger, Zingiber officionale, is a tropical plant originally from southern China. It can be grown in Northern California with the right amount of care. The "root" portion used in cooking is a rhizome, technically not a root but an underground stem.

The flowers and other ornamental plants that we offer at the Spring Garden Fair have been trialed at our research gardens to select varieties that perform particularly well in our climate, with an eye towards ones that are beautiful and long-lasting in flower arrangements. We offer an especially large array…

Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Falkirk Cultural Center Demonstration Garden 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael (Rear parking lot behind the greenhouse) Discover a world of vibrant colors, sweet scents, and buzzing excitement at our upcoming Pollinator Plant Sale.

N Londeree > Mowing established lawns > Watering > Fertilizing > Grasscycling > Dethatching > Aerating > Maintenance equipment > Consider letting your lawn go dormant You can maintain turf using methods that are gentle on your pocketbook and easier on the environment by choosing the right type of gr...

Most plants are a pleasure to grow. Fortunately, there are only a few to avoid. Here's how invasive plants and plants that have been treated cause problems. Scotch broom currently infests millions of acres throughout California.

Edible gardens are a world unto themselves in the landscape. There are many strategies unique to vegetable gardens that extend growing times, keep the garden healthy, and maximize crop yields. Here's a cheat sheet of common edible garden lingo and strategies.