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Grow & Garnish: Edible Flowers You Can Grow at Home to Elevate Any Dish

Discover easy-to-grow edible flowers that add color and flavor to your meals. Learn how to grow, harvest, and use blooms like calendula, nasturtium, lavender, and pansies.

Grow Your Own: Veggies, Herbs & Small Fruits for Every Garden Size

Discover what to plant, when, and why—no matter your garden size! This blog covers sun needs, top picks for veggies, herbs, and fruits, succession planting tips, and the best soils and fertilizers to help your edible garden thrive in the Bay Area.

Create a Leprechaun Garden: A Whimsical St. Patrick’s Day Project

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating a magical Leprechaun Garden! Discover the best lucky plants, fun decorations, and DIY trap ideas to bring charm and greenery to your space. Perfect for all ages, this garden project adds a touch of whimsy to your home or yard.

The Bay Area Gardener’s Guide to Water-Wise & Fire-Smart Landscaping

Create a beautiful, fire-smart, and drought-tolerant Bay Area landscape. Explore the best succulents, agaves, aloes, cacti, and yuccas for water-wise gardening and wildfire resilience. Learn expert tips on plant selection, design, and companion planting for a thriving, low-maintenance garden.

Planting Peonies: Beauty, Benefits & Companion Plants

Discover the beauty of peonies in your Bay Area garden! Learn about the difference between Itoh and herbaceous peonies, their care needs, ideal companion plants, and flowers that pair well in fresh-cut bouquets. Get expert tips to help your peonies thrive and create a stunning landscape!