…flooding out in a heavy rainstorm, but the soil will stay more protected from frost and intense cold, too. You may be able to move your planting up by several…
How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial
Cathy Isom has the planting particulars as well as other things you need to know about how to grow an aromatic, tasty perennial in your garden. That’s coming up on…
How to Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
…plant to start blooming a year or two after planting. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…if you’re in a high-density planting,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “I’d actually be making a prophylactic treatment – a preventative treatment – to keep…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…With raised beds, at best you have 6 to 8 inches of planting medium for plants to grow in. Most of the time, there’s not a whole lot of actual…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…lunch pick up. Each package contained one vegetable plant seedling, a small bag of potting soil, a small pot and instructions for planting. Starting in Napa County on April 11,…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
…sources of income disappear during a really important time in our planting cycle,” Kara Heckert, California Regional Director for AFT. “So, we created the Farmer Relief Fund with 100 percent…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…to not over-water; pruning when appropriate; planting in areas with proper draining; avoid plantings things too close together; using a nutrient balanced fertilizer, and applying fungicides. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…critical time in the planting season.” In 2018, 95 percent of H-2A workers came from Mexico, with 258,000 H-2A laborers approved to work in the U.S. last year. USDA is…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…with plenty of fragrance and vibrant color. Try planting in groups. One well-planted container looks great on its own, but a grouping can be stunning. A colorful mix of pansies,…
Spring Garden Preparation in March
Cathy Isom has planting tips and reviews a couple of things you can do in March to get ready for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…planning to stagger your harvest times. There are several ways to do this, including succession planting and planting varieties that mature at different times. Mistake # 8 – Putting…
Growing the Marshmallow Plant in Your Garden
…branched stem. The leaves are soft and hairy with three divisions, sort of like a maple leaf. Planting marshmallow plants in your garden takes a bit more consideration than other…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…in Five Points, as well as an identical companion study being conducted at the UC Davis farm. The research is looking at planting density based on variety, as well as…