Category: In The Garden

Over time, the appearance and function of any outdoor space can dull due to combinations of heat, precipitation and use. With some careful attention, you can quickly spruce up your outdoor living areas and...

Cannabis is unique among medicinal 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 appetite...

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,...

You too can grow an organic urban garden nearly anywhere. With a few tips and tricks from our organic gardening expert, David, you’ll be well on your way! We’ve seen awesomely functional urban gardens...

Asparagus is another crop that spreads by runners, although it is a bit pickier about growing conditions and harvesting than raspberries. It’s one of those legendary foods that are so much better fresh from...

Bumble bees are among the most important of native pollinators, both for wildflowers and agriculture, yet they are not well known by non-scientists. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are...