Compost & Soil Preparation

Discover soil microbes' vital role in your garden. Learn how bacteria, fungi & microorganisms boost plant health, nutrients and disease resistance.

Get the dirt on soil testing for Alameda County gardens. Learn pH levels, nutrient analysis, sampling methods & how to interpret results effectively.

Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

Winter cover crops can boost soil health in your Alameda County vegetable garden. Learn which plants to grow and how they benefit your garden beds.

Winter cover crops can boost soil health in your Alameda County vegetable garden. Learn which plants to grow and how they benefit your garden beds.

Winter cover crops can boost soil health in your Alameda County vegetable garden. Learn which plants to grow and how they benefit your garden beds.

Growing food in Tahoe is not for the faint of heart - it can freeze any night of the year, it can snow in any month, but generally our frost-free growing season lasts at least 90 days--from mid-June to mid-September, which is enough to grow a wide variety of edible crops.  Here we'll walk you through…