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What to Plant in May in Sonoma County
May is one of the most productive months in the Sonoma County garden calendar — and one of the most consequential.
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What to Plant in April in Sonoma County
April is the turning point in Sonoma County. The rains begin to taper, soil temperatures climb through the 55- to 65-degree range, and the county’s famously…
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How to Plan a Cut Flower Garden in Sonoma County
A cut flower garden is one of the most personally rewarding things you can grow on a Sonoma County property.
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Planning a Vegetable Garden in Sonoma County: A Practical Guide
A vegetable garden in Sonoma County is not a compromise. It is not the contingency plan of someone who could not grow a lawn.
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How to Prep a Raised Bed for Spring in Sonoma County
By the time February fades into March across Sonoma County, something shifts in the air — the afternoons stretch a little longer, the ground thaws from its…
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Spring Rose Care in Sonoma County: Pruning, Feeding, and First Spray
Sonoma County rose growers enjoy a climate that most of the country can only dream about — long, dry summers, mild winters, and the reliable maritime…
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What to Plant in March in Sonoma County: A Local Gardener’s Guide
March is the month when Sonoma County’s garden stops holding its breath. The last frost dates are receding — though not entirely gone — soil temperatures in…
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What to Plant in February in Sonoma County: A Local Gardener’s Guide
February in Sonoma County is one of those months that tricks newcomers. The hills are emerald green from winter rains, the air still bites on early mornings,…
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Best Ground Covers for Shade in Sonoma County
Got a shady spot where grass will not grow? You are not alone. Under trees, along north-facing walls, and in narrow side yards, lawn grass struggles.
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February in Sonoma County: Why Bare-Root Season is Your Best Planting Opportunity
February looks quiet, but it is one of the most important months in a Sonoma garden.
