Early-harvested Veggie Challenges
The horn of plenty begins to fill in July with delicious, naturally-grown vegetables. At my home, we are harvesting early tomatoes, bush beans, pole beans, cucumbers, and several squash varieties.…
Ruth Bancroft Garden to re-open
The Garden plans to reopen on May 12th since Contra Costa County eased Covid-19 restrictions to allow retail nurseries and public gardens to reopen. Ruth Bancroft Garden (RBG) has remained…
NAKED GARDENER A Mother’s Gift
My mother loved her garden. She fawned over our stately avocado tree, gathered oranges and lemons during the winter months, and grew a variety of summertime veggies in neat raised…
A Java Kick for your Garden
THE NAKED GARDENER Do you drink coffee? My lovely wife and I down two mugs each morning. We grind our own Peet’s Coffee beans and drip brew the delicious elixir. …
The Naked Gardener
by David George I love to spend time in my substantial and challenging garden. The past twenty years, I have adopted natural (naked!), environmentally friendly gardening practices. As every gardener…
Growing Goodness in the Garden
By Jere Peck, Garden Manager at The Gardens at Heather Farm “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person…
Grateful Garden
GARDENWISE By Jere Peck, Garden Manager at The Gardens at Heather Farm With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “How the heck is it…
Gardening with Kids: Get Down to New Possibilities
A Word from the Gardens at Heather Farm Kids and dirt, trust us, it’s a good thing. Add a little sunshine, fresh air, and water and you’ve got gold.…
Hands Down: Reading the Right Time to Water Your Plants
Gardenwise By Brian Larsen I’m frequently asked for advice on how much to water plants. The not-so-convenient answer is that there is no convenient answer. With…
Gardenwise: Nurture the Ground Beneath Your Feet — The Importance of Healthy Soil
By Brian Larsen Garden Manger at the Gardens at Heather Farms The most important factor in ensuring the success of your garden is the soil. An essential element…
Decorating with Tissue Paper Flowers
by Carol and Randi The FruGirls, FruElegance Making your own party decor can save lots of money. Especially with these colorful DIY Tissue Paper Party Flowers -aka,…
Feeding Your Roses: What’s On the Menu?
By Brian Larsen I’m often asked how I keep The Gardens’ roses blooming like crazy all throughout the summer months. Well, it’s really no secret; the answer…