Plant Your Berries in the Fall
Who can resist sweet, ripe berries for breakfast or dessert? Now that the tricks of Halloween are behind us, what treats can we anticipate from our garden harvest?My very favorite…
Who can resist sweet, ripe berries for breakfast or dessert? Now that the tricks of Halloween are behind us, what treats can we anticipate from our garden harvest?My very favorite…
Mother nature has blessed us with (mostly!) milder summer temperatures so far, but more hot days are likely. Vegetable and landscape plants may wilt during the intense heat of mid-day…
My most disappointing day as a Contra Costa gardener occurred over 20 years ago. I had been bragging the night before about the numerous giant peaches ripening on our backyard…
by Erik Hutslar A nationwide boom in accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as garage apartments, casitas, granny flats, carriage houses or in-law suites, has turned many American homeowners into…
January is the month of renewal. So, I am renewing my commitment this month to doing my part to save our planet.To help slow climate warming, California legislators passed the…
By David George, Naked Gardener Is your naked garden having trouble attracting the “Three-B’s”: Bees, Butterflies, and Birds? Are you looking for colorful flower displays but less overall water use?…
Clayton Museum Educational Garden rendering by Charles Endom.
It’s time for the Clayton Valley Garden Club’s Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale.Clayton Valley Garden Club is a non-profit organization whose members share a common interest in gardening. Members…
By Terrylynn Fisher, Broker Associate If you’ve thought of adding an office, playroom, pool house, guest room or apartment on your property as part of your home or outside your…
Dedicated gardeners know that January is a busy month of preparing the garden for the new growing season. Fruit trees and roses need trimming and spraying (with an all-natural spray…
Cool and often damp December days are not very welcoming to naked gardening. Sitting next to a warm fire, delighting in delicious holiday meals, and enjoying the company of others,…
By Jennifer Stojanovich, Realtor, Better Homes Realty Demand is high in today’s real estate market. With record-low interest rates and a shortage of inventory, we’re in a seller’s market. That…