Hay vs. straw mulch? It depends on the source
Alfalfa or clover hay can be a superior mulch, says longtime farmer and organic gardener
Tagged: organic gardening
‘Grow Orangevale’ features Farmer Fred, Baldo Villegas
At day-long free event, experts offer advice to inspire spring gardening
‘Lazy ass’ way to better gardening
Lavender is one of Robert Kourik’s favorites to grow in his “lazy-ass” garden. (Photos courtesy Robert Kourik) Author Robert Kourik shares his thoughtful tips on easy-care solutions Robert Kourik’s favorite advice to newbie gardeners:...
Get inspired to create your own permaculture
This is a view of Jan Spencer’s own backyard with a corner of the sun room to the left. The g reen house and outdoor work area in the distance. (Photo courtesy suburbanpermaculture.org) Learn...
Expert advice from a garden geek
Christy Wilhelmi (Photo courtesy Gardenerd.com) Gardenerd.com founder shares her tips in revised ‘Gardening for Geeks’ Every gardener has an inner geek, a nerdy voice that keeps asking, “Why?” Understanding the science of gardening –...
Riding a new wave of demand during COVID
The go-to source for organic gardeners, Peaceful Valley sees boon in interest Before reopening to the public, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply installed several precautions, including plastic protectors at its checkout counter. (Photo...
Celebrate Earth Day every day
Whether it’s from annual flowers, native perennials or fruiting bushes and trees, bees needs food throughout the year, so keep them and other pollinators in mind when you choose plants for your garden. And...
Goodbye to Amigo Bob, a NorCal legend
Amigo Bob Cantisano, who died Saturday, was an organic farming pioneer. (Photo courtesy Felix Gillet Institute) Amigo Bob may be gone, but he’ll never be forgotten. Organic gardeners lost a hero and a true...
These bugs like it hot
Leaf-footed bug attacks a tomatillo in Midtown. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Leaf-footed bugs on rosebud. Besides spider mites, one other pest apparently loves recent hot and smoky weather: Leaf-footed bugs. (They’re pretty crazy about tomatoes,...
Organic vegetable plants, herbs and more at this sale
Got enough veggies and herbs? (Are you sure?) The Organic Gardening Club of Sacramento County will have a great selection for sale in a beautiful outdoor setting this Saturday in Carmichael. (Photo: Kathy Morrison)...