Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' The HOA (Home Owners Association) friendly beds are planted with cultivars and straight species of California native plants. These are plants that thrive in our Mediterranean climate and support local biodiversity.
Seed Saving basics for beans and peas, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, okra, peppers/chiles, squash and pumpkins, tomatoes, biennial vegetables, and flowers and herbs.
Container gardening can be a method of gardening for those who may not be able to have a traditional garden in the ground. It provides for a flexible planting site, freedom from poor soil, and the ability to move plants around with the seasons.
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, is one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants. Its exact origin is unknown, but it is believed to be native to Southern Europe and Asia. The green parts of the plant are mildly bitter and typically cooked as a vegetable, or dried and used in many versions of spice…
Top tips for a successful vegetable garden: Choose a flat, sunny location with well-drained soil. Vegetables need a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of sun. Full sun is best. Prepare your soil well before you plant. Thoroughly remove all weeds, dig to loosen the soil, and amend with compost and fertilizer as needed…
Beneficial insects help us in our gardens by pollinating plants, preying on other pests such as aphids, adding beauty, and being part of a whole, healthy ecosystem. Below is a collection of our monthly tips that relate to beneficial insects.
Use this chart as a guideline for when to plant your vegetables in Santa Clara County. The dates given to transplant seedlings or plant seed directly into the ground are for best results on average in central Santa Clara County. The best times for your garden may vary depending on factors such as your…
Spring Garden Fair Herbs. Listed are the herb seedlings that we will be offering. Many of these, especially the basils, are very popular and may sell out early.
When to plant:
Blackberries and Raspberries: mid-January to March
Strawberries: late August (summer plantings) or late October (winter plantings)
Harvest window: May through September, depending on the variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications as needed.
