Plant Care

Winter is a good time to clean and sharpen tools. Photo: Piqsels Maintenance and prevention Clean up the garden to avoid over-wintering diseases. Cover open compost bins with a tarp when the rains begin. Protect frost-sensitive garden plants such as succulents.

When fallen leaves are overly abundant, consider composting them or shredding them so that they decompose more quickly. Photo: Marie Narlock Theres nothing like the glowing presence of autumn colors, each brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaf backlit by the sun.

Sow directly or transplant in spring (February–May) and in early fall (September–October). Vegetable Planting Chart Outer leaves can be harvested continuously as soon as the plant is well established. Harvest by cutting or breaking away a few of the outer fully expanded leaves. New leaves develop in the…

We can grow thousands of different plants in our mild climate, which can make a visit to the nursery overwhelming. Photo, Leone Christine, Unsplash Thanks to Marin's mild climate, we can grow thousands of different plants.

A colorful California hillside in summer. Photo: Connie Lefkowitz Marin's topography is part of our natural beauty. The views are gorgeous, but there are special considerations pertaining to erosion, water, and plant selection.

Join us for our Fall Garden Fair, held at our Martial Cottle Park Demonstration Garden in San Jose as part of the Martial Cottle Park Fall Festival. Admission: Free.

A Tahoe Friendly Garden is water-wise! Choose appropriate plants for Tahoes climate and utilize efficient irrigation systems. Planning for water efficiency is an extremely important component of landscape planning in the arid west.