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Five February Garden Tips
It has been a mild winter and spring is just around the corner. Many of us garden fiends are just itching to get our hands in the dirt and plant something. Is it too early to plant? What else can … Continue reading
Seven Winter Pruning Tips for Deciduous Plants
Winter is an excellent time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs here in Northern California. It is easier to prune because you can more clearly see the structure of the plant without all the leaves attached. It is also healthier … Continue reading
Bad Tree Staking and What To Do About It
Improper tree staking can damage your trees. These inadvertent staking mistakes can: 1) create a weakened tree; 2) damage the bark; 3) open up inroads for disease and pests; 4) cause a tree to grow crookedly; and, 5) compromise your … Continue reading
Permaculture is FUN, really
I used to begin my permaculture workshops with a long winded definition of permaculture. It was basically a paraphrase from the back of Bill Mollison’s Introduction to Permaculture book. Permaculture is a design philosophy and practical approach to living on … Continue reading
