As the changing light of autumn days arrive in the foothills of El Dorado County, know that the best gardening season is just ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

Here are some fun, creative ways to reuse scraps before they head to the compost bin: make new foods, improve your potting soil and create ingredients for other dishes.

When it comes to giving your plants their best chance to thrive, there are a lot of ways to both improve soil quality and ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

Workshops, tours, festivals and other events offer plenty to learn about, whether the topic is compost tea, fermentation or ...

Leaves begin to pile up on the lawn in the fall. Here's why it's not a good for your turf, why you should rake regularly ,and ...

Summer may be ending, but your garden doesn’t have to! Here are simple ways to extend the season and what to plant now for a ...

This is always a bittersweet time of the year for me. Gardening is one of my favorite activities during the summer, but in my ...

Native Plants in the home garden: Are you a native plant enthusiast? Sonoma County Master Gardener Bill Klausing, Rosemary McCreary and Linda King lead a talk on “Native Plants in the Home Garden” ...

Get your garden ready for spring by doing prep work in the fall. Learn how to select the right location, test your soil, and ...

Planting potatoes in the fall offers several benefits, including reduced pest pressure, cooler temperatures, and the ...