Grow Hops in Your Backyard
Whether you want to get into home brewing or are simply looking for a hardy perennial to provide shade, consider planting hops in your backyard. This quick-growing plant will attract butterflies and can provide...
Category: In The Garden
Chicken Coops
Americans across the country are taking strides to be more self-reliant, including growing food, composting, and raising animals. While these types of activities are most often associated with people who live in the country,...
Fall Gardening Success
As the season changes from summer to fall, most of us find that our breezy summer often turns into a turbulent fall full of school work, stacks of papers and an ever-increasing to-do list....
Greywater Irrigation Prevents Water and Money from Going Down the Drain
Have you ever watched the spiraling bathwater go down the drain and wished it could be used to water the garden? Your wish for that “grey water” can be a reality! Since 2009 state...
Why Cannabis Works for “Everything”
Cannabis is unique among the medical plants because its benefits are especially wide-ranging. This popular plant may perk you up, yet cannabis can also promote sleep. It can stimulate appetite, but it can suppress...
The Second Season of Gardening
We all recognize the cycles of life in the Monterey Bay area, whether it’s migrating whales in the bay, Monarchs fluttering at Natural Bridges, or tourists clogging the roads in summer. Just as predictable,...
