Garden Help The following list of questions can be used to help diagnose plant problems. Some of the questions may lead to solutions, while others may only help you convey information to someone helping you with the diagnosis.
Garden Help > Monthly Tips Monthly tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category. Also, refer to our list of tips useful for any month.
Garden Help > Monthly Tips Monthly tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category. Also, refer to our list of tips useful for any month.
When to plant: February–April (possibly May)
Potatoes usually mature 90–120 days after planting (depending on the variety).
You can harvest a few at a time and leave the rest until you are ready to eat them. When you "rob" potatoes—for smaller, more tender new potatoes—be careful not to damage the plant…
The carrot study consisted of growing 14 varieties of carrots in three different soil textures and compositions. There were several objectives for the study: Determine the best germination method for planting seeds.
For best Brussels sprouts production, transplant seedlings into the garden in May or June. The plants will begin to produce sprouts in the summer and will continue through the fall and winter.
Mâche, Valerianella locusta, is a small, tender salad green, also called corn salad or lamb's lettuce. It is popular in Europe but not well known here. It grows in little rosettes and has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
Quince fruits grow on a small tree or shrub (8–12 ft. tall) with twisted, bumpy branches. Grown as a flowering ornamental or for fruit processing. Adapted to many climates. Adapted to many climates. Tolerates “wet feet” better than most other deciduous fruit trees.
California native plants have evolved to be well adapted to our dry summer/wet winter climate, plus they support native birds and insects. They are generally water-wise choices for landscaping.
