Back on View from the Bay
July 14, 2008
Leigh Glaser from View from the Bay was back at our Kentfield nursery to talk with our own Jennie Strobel about deer resistant and drought tolerant… Read More 
Gardener's Blog
Looking for Answers?
July 11, 2008
We have several great gardening reference books to check out this summer: the Sunset Western Garden book, Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, and Golden Gate… Read More
Gardener’s quote of the day
July 7, 2008
My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~H. Fred… Read More
Planting tip of the month
July 1, 2008
When creating beds for vegetables, annuals and perennials, dig in Sloat Loam Builder. One bag covers 25sq. feet. For luxury soil (oooh), incorporate additional Sloat Planting… Read More 
All about artichokes!
June 27, 2008
Artichokes-Mmmm!
Here's what we hope: After working in Sloat Loam Builder you planted your little artichoke plants in a sunny, well-draining spot in the back of the… Read More 
Herbs as Edging Plants
June 26, 2008
Lemon thyme, Silver thyme and Chives are great for edges of sunny beds, between flagstones or to soften the edges of steps.
Lemon Balm and Pineapple Mint… Read More
Stay cool in the heat this weekend…
June 20, 2008
Your plants need water as the temperature goes up. Watering in the early morning and late evening means your plants will lose less to… Read More 
SF Chronicle article on Global Climate Change and Your Backyard
June 15, 2008
Terrific article in the SF Chronicle on Global Climate Change and Your Backyard
UC Davis offers water-saving wisdom
Ron Sullivan, Joe Eaton
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle
At a… Read More
View from the Bay!
June 12, 2008
We had a great time talking about growing your own vegetables during an appearance on View from the Bay yesterday. Our own Jenny Strobel talked about… Read More
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