The Stanislaus Sprout

Starting around mid-August through September, both the Western Monarch and Eastern Monarch butterfly populations (Danaus plexippus) begin their long journey south from southern Canada and northern USA to their overwintering sites in coastal California and Mexico.

I've noticed over the years that by the end of August, gardeners like myself, and sometimes their gardens too, often reach a state of sticky, sweaty, overheated and aphid-covered exhaustion.

Curious about composting but not sure where to start? Tried composting in the past but gave up for various reasons?

When you see bees in your garden, you likely see primarily European honeybees, who are crucially important to the Central Valley's agriculture since honeybees pollinate 90% our almond crop.

August is here and summer vegetable plants are still growing strong.