This time of year, we’ve actually got cool weather working in our favor, and it will eventually be the light, not the heat, ...

August can feel like an ending. But in Marin, with its fog and mild winters and genuinely agreeable growing conditions, it’s ...

Shade-loving edibles can lower your garden’s water needs, especially when summer heat turns a sunny vegetable patch into a ...

These 11 salad recipes bring crisp vegetables, creamy dressings, herbs, chicken, bacon, feta, and plenty of crunch to lunches ...

Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun. But a productive garden doesn’t always require six to eight hours of direct sunlight.

While traditional Japanese sushi emphasizes simplicity and the natural flavor of fish, Brazilian sushi embraces bold toppings, generous amounts of cream cheese, tropical fruits an ...

It's hard to think about fall crops when we're baking under extreme heat, but planning and planting these veggies should be ...

See which plants don't make good neighbors for basil.

Some gardeners would think we are almost at the height of the vegetable season. Tomatoes are setting, corn is more than ...

The vivid flower colours of primroses (Primula acaulis) brighten dull winter beds.. Combine them with ornamental kale that is ...

In a previous column, I mentioned last fall’s annual count of California monarch butterflies was only 12,260. This contrasts ...

Hot weather can make it feel pointless to replant, but not every crop struggles in July.