Want to be an advanced vegetable gardener? You will be when you know which vegetables are in which families. This is crucial info for healthy crop rotation in your garden (and you’ll be able to astonish… read more»

Vertical gardening can give you healthier plants—and more growing space. It’s time to rethink how you grow your vegetables and fruits. Anything that has a viney habit (including indeterminate… read more»

Welcome to the Powdery Mildew edition of Stump the Gardening Stars. See how much you know about one of our least favorite fungi. True or false? 1.  Overhead watering increases powdery mildew. 2. … read more»

Giant Pumpkin Kings The Peaceful Valley store was graced by the presence of California’s Champion Giant Pumpkin Growers recently. Hailing from Napa Valley, four World Famous growers, Gary Miller,… read more»

Every year I find myself subconsciously competing with my CSA farmer… and I must admit I always lose. He always has tomatoes and peppers sooner, his lettuce and cabbage heads up better than mine,… read more»