Fall 2023

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by Laurinda Ochoa Fall is the ideal time to plant California natives and other Mediterranean plants that grow with our winter rains and bloom in late winter and spring.

by Anne Sutherland Pruning during dormancy invigorates trees. Pruning when a tree is leafed out in summer and fall will reduce the next seasons growth and is the best way to reduce its size.

by Hedwig Van Den Broeck There is something magical about strolling through nature, where fauna and flora thrive without human interference. Our California natives - whether groundcovers, shrubs, or trees - just appear to be having a great time doing what they do best: growing effortlessly.

by Janet Miller The end of the main growing season is approaching, and what a season it has been, both at the Walnut Creek demonstrating garden, Our Garden ) and in our own gardens. In comparison with other winters in our part of the country, this winter was particularly long, wet, and, cold.

by Lori Palmquist Its September, and the leaves are turning color, detaching, and floating to the Earth to form a mantle that feeds and shelters the soil and the resident soil organisms.

by Lorraine Frey Believe it or not, summer will soon be coming to an end. Its therefore time to think about the fall garden and the birds we want to see and protect through the winter First, we need to re-think fall "Cleanup".

by David George Succulents are popular patio container or indoor plants in Contra Costa County. Many are easy to grow in shady or dry conditions, which often challenge other container plants.

by Cynthia Engers Its easy to take our trusted garden tools for granted, but sometimes they, too, need care and attention. And that care entails cleaning, sharpening, and disinfecting.