http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:51:23 -0700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:59:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Visit-Apple-Hill-to-Celebrate-Fall-Harvest-in-Northern-California?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner A country store at an Apple Hill farm. Photo by Mr Mitch October is the perfect month to take the family to Apple Hill for an old-fashioned outdoor family playday. Apple Hill is located in Camino California, just above historical Placerville, a... Events Family Fun Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:59:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Visit-Apple-Hill-to-Celebrate-Fall-Harvest-in-Northern-California?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-Bay-Area-Youth-Celebrate-National-4H-Week-October-410?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner October 4-10 is National 4-H Week, and Alameda County would like to invite you to come see what America's # 1 youth group is all about. The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, “learn by doing” experiences encourage youth to experiment, in... Commentary Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:29:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-Bay-Area-Youth-Celebrate-National-4H-Week-October-410?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Gardening-101-Shrubs-for-fall-blooms-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Photo by mauroguanansis Bay Area gardeners don't have to give up the beautiful blooms just because it's fall. One of the best reasons for living and growing plants in the San Francisco Bay Area is the extended growing season. Bay Area gardeners... Shrubs Fall Color Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:57:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Gardening-101-Shrubs-for-fall-blooms-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Plant-sweet-peas-in-August-for-December-flowers?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner (Photo by Hay Misty) Planting annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) in August will have you knee-deep in perfumed flowers in the often gloomy month of December. It may sound backwards to suggest planting sweet pea seeds at the end of summer; u... Winter-Blooms Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:41:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Plant-sweet-peas-in-August-for-December-flowers?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Water-lilies-for-the-water-garden-or-pond?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner (Photo by njchow)When people mention ponds or water gardens, one of the first things they picture are water lilies and for good reason. Water lilies bear gorgeous flowers and are considered the queens of the water plants.Different varieties of lily ... Water Gardening Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:27:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Water-lilies-for-the-water-garden-or-pond?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Marginal-Plants-for-the-water-garden-or-pond?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Water Snowflake (Photo by Jen)Marginal plants are those that grow in varying amounts of water at the edge of a pond or slow stream. They bridge the gap between those plants that grow on shore and the true aquatic plants in the water.Most marginal pl... Water Gardening Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:01:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Marginal-Plants-for-the-water-garden-or-pond?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Floating-plants-as-algae-control-in-water-gardens-or-ponds?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Water Hyacinth (Photo by Ezra) For gardeners with water gardens or ponds, floating plants offer both visual interest as well as algae control. Algae only needs two things in the water to survive; a food source and sunlight. Algae may grow rapid... Water Gardening Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:08:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Floating-plants-as-algae-control-in-water-gardens-or-ponds?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d19-New-thornless-roses?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Roses like these - without the thorns.  Calling all wimpy rose gardeners! Check out this new rose variety bred by Harvey Davidson of Smooth Touch. Now you can cut roses from the garden and your hands will remain baby-butt soft. Smooth Touch Ro... Roses Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:51:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d19-New-thornless-roses?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Floribunda-roses-for-the-San-Francisco-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner 'Angel Face'This rose group earns its keep in the landscape or garden perhaps like no other. Unlike their cousin the hybrid tea, floribundas were bred as handsome shrubs for landscaping and make a remarkable living fence or hedge.Roses are placed in... Shrubs Roses Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:51:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Floribunda-roses-for-the-San-Francisco-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Pruning-hydrangeas?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Photo by La FattimaI asked my friend one day what happened to her beautiful hydrangea shrubs that used to be under her front window. She told me that although she adored their gorgeous flowers, she’d given up on them because hydrangeas were si... Shrubs Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:50:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Pruning-hydrangeas?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Growing-hydrangeas-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Photo by MShades Hydrangeas are one of those perennials that always take me by surprise. I can walk by the same plant for months and not notice a hydrangea until the day she blooms. That day she stops me dead in my tracks.In the San Francisco B... Perennials Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:56:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Growing-hydrangeas-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Shrub-roses-as-living-fences?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Double Knockout Rose (Photo by Amy) Maybe you’d like to divide the property between yours and your neighbor’s, or perhaps put up a barrier between your front yard and the street. Or maybe you'd like to disguise a pool pump corner or util... Landscaping Roses Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:32:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Shrub-roses-as-living-fences?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Grasscycling-saves-time-money-and-your-lawn?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Photo by DanHere’s yet another “cycling” term for us to try and figure out, right? Well, in this case grasscycling is just a trendy name for leaving the little grass blades on your lawn when you mow.There’s nothing to learn or... Lawns Fri, 29 May 2009 17:08:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Grasscycling-saves-time-money-and-your-lawn?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Polyantha-roses-for-massive-blooms-for-perennial-borders?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner If you’re looking for a shrub that’ll provide tons of flowers all season long, plant polyantha roses on your perennial border.Roses are placed into different groups or classes according to their growing habits and bloom characteristics.Po... Roses Tue, 19 May 2009 22:10:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Polyantha-roses-for-massive-blooms-for-perennial-borders?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Bringing-scent-into-the-garden-with-gardenias?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner   When planning your yard and garden, it's a plus if you think to include all the senses; not just sight. Bringing scent into the garden is of the best ways to enjoy your yard and entice people to linger, which is exactly what you want for summ... Shrubs Mon, 18 May 2009 21:48:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Bringing-scent-into-the-garden-with-gardenias?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d15-San-Ramon-farmers-market-at-Forest-Home-Farms?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Fresh Produce  Start off this Saturday purchasing farm-fresh food for the weekend by visiting the new San Ramon farmer’s market at Forest Home Farms. This is a charming place to purchase produce grown by local farmers of the SF Bay Area ... Events Fri, 15 May 2009 16:11:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d15-San-Ramon-farmers-market-at-Forest-Home-Farms?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d12-The-Moss-Rose-Portulaca-grandiflora-is-perfect-for-Bay-Area-gardens?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)Here in the SF Bay Area we’re finding ourselves once again in a water crunch. So drought-tolerant plants such as California natives as well as succulents are back in style. One plant that never seems to fall ou... Drought -Tolerant Plants Tue, 12 May 2009 15:38:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d12-The-Moss-Rose-Portulaca-grandiflora-is-perfect-for-Bay-Area-gardens?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Consider-backyard-chickens?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner When people think of chickens, they picture tractors and plowed land as far as the eye can see. Well, I’m here to paint you a different picture. Chickens are one of the easiest animals to raise and care for on any size land.They require much le... Animals Tue, 05 May 2009 19:22:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Consider-backyard-chickens?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Vegetable-or-fruit--its-time-to-plant-tomatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner  Bay Area people, if you haven’t planted your tomatoes - get them in now. The time is ripe (sorry) for getting these delicious veggies into garden beds all over the bay.Remember that tomatoes need 6 -10 hours of brilliant sun to perform ... Vegetables Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:21:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Vegetable-or-fruit--its-time-to-plant-tomatoes?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Save-money-by-growing-your-own-food?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner Garden fresh veggies grown by YOU.The economic downturn has most people considering some alternative ways of living their lives. It seem as if everyone is doing less, spending less, and certainly owning less.However during times of famine, the situa... Vegetables Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:17:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2485-SF-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Save-money-by-growing-your-own-food?cid=exrss-SF-Gardening-Examiner