Be sure to sanitize tools regularly to halt the spread of disease from one plant to another By Kate Russell Plants may not have an active immune system, but that doesn’t mean they just roll over and [...]
Putting plants in the wrong location is a waste of time and money By Kate Russell Kate Russell Morgan Hill is the perfect place to learn how to garden. There is plenty of sunshine, nutrient-rich [...]
Photo courtesy www.vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au Hardpan is a layer of soil so dense that air, water, and roots can barely move through it. Unlike compacted soil, which is a general condition of soil that doesn't have enough [...]
Basil downy mildew pathogen is under California state quarantine Basil’s fragrant leaves make it a Morgan Hill gardener's favorite, but there is a new disease on the horizon: basil downy mildew. And warm, moist conditions are all [...]
Click HERE to find more stories in the April 10 - 23, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life If you’ve ever stood under a tree canopy when it’s raining, you know that much of the rainwater is [...]
Published in the March 13 – 26, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life Many Morgan Hill residents assume they can’t garden because they live in an apartment, rent a room, or have a tiny yard. Nothing could [...]
Published in the February 13 - 26 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life Whether your Morgan Hill garden is a backyard plot, sidewalk strip, or containers on a balcony, the right tools can protect your hands, your [...]
Published in the January 16 - 29, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life Kate Russell Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders are all amphibians that you might find in your Morgan Hill garden. If you are [...]
Published in the August 15 - 28, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life Photo courtesy Greening Forward. Living in Morgan Hill makes it possible to grow food year round. Instead of simply planting in spring, [...]
Published in the August 1 - 14, 2018 of Morgan Hill Life Kate Russell You’ve heard of raised beds in Morgan Hill, but what about nursery beds? Nursery beds are temporary homes for seeds, seedlings, [...]