California is one of the best regions in the United States for year-round gardening thanks to its mild climate, fertile soils, long growing seasons, and diverse planting zones. From cool mountains to warm subtropical regions, California supports more than 200 crops including avocados, tomatoes, greens, herbs, brassicas, and root vegetables. In Southern California, fall is an ideal season for planting cool-weather vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, kale, garlic, lettuce, and r

Gardening season is here. And that means the weeds are also flourishing in full force. Luckily, you don't need to eliminate the weeds...

Nurture new plantings. They may need shelter from too much hot sunshine until they establish their root system.