Rounding out my Napa weekend, the Tanners treated us to a morning of impromptu garden tours. The first stop, a visit to the incredible culinary garden of the valley’s crown
What do you get when you combine a pile of twigs, sprinklers, and watering cans with the right side of the brain that just won’t quit?
In just a few days I’ll be saying goodbye to my daughter as she leaves for college, embarking on a new adventure in her life.
Yesterday I met my good friend Patty Craft (with Horticulture Magazine) at the National Heirloom Exposition in Sonoma, CA. What exactly is the expo? Their
I’ve been traveling a lot this summer and am so glad to finally be home! But after nearly five weeks away you can imagine the
Okay – you’re in a hurry to plant your tomato plant…here’s the quickest way to do it!
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking at The Oregon Garden, located in the stunning Willamette Valley town of Silverton. I am
A few weeks ago the folks at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company asked if I’d like to review a copy of their new book The
Phew – it’s a warm one this weekend! We haven’t had very many hot days this summer so the warmth is welcome around here.
Today is the last day of summer for my daughter and one that’s always a little sad for me. While part of me relishes the
One of my favorite chapters in my first book Garden Up!, tackles a common problem many gardeners face – what to do with those narrow side yards?
‘Eureka’ lemon trees are notorious for producing freaky looking lemons (especially in cooler coastal climates like ours in the Bay Area.) Personally, I like the
