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Air and soil temperatures are dropping, signaling that fall is finally here! Now is the time to beware of winter weeds. Buried in the soil are winter weed seeds lying in wait for rainfall to trigger them to germinate and grow.  Weeds occur in all lawns but seldom become problems in ones that are…

We've had a perfect start to autumn this year, and in November the season is in full gear. We can feel the transition: gone is summer; winter is coming. This is a great time to plant almost any tree, shrub, perennial, ground cover, wildflower seeds, and the last of spring-flowering bulbs. It's also a good…

 "It's not your mother's Brussels sprouts," I heard the UC Farm Advisor from Monterey County say. "The flavor has changed over the past ten years. You should try some." Right, I thought, thinking back to the mushy, yellow-green orbs my mother used to serve. But, with his comment and the profusion of…

A week ago, it felt like fall would never arrive. But sure enough, the days have shortened, the temperature has cooled, and fall is finally here. So that means, it's time for a Fall Cleanup! A little effort now results in less garden work in the winter and early spring. Plus, your garden will look more…

October is a busy month in the California garden. With warm days, cool nights, and anticipation of the rainy season, it is a month of transition out of the warm season and into the cool season, and preparation for winter. October has mostly pleasant weather for working outdoors, although some days may still…