Today, October 31, is Halloween and in popular culture, it has become associated with horror and the supernatural. So, as gardeners, what better way to celebrate it than to explore the

I am so glad the time of campaigning for elections is almost over. I am sick of hearing candidates bash each other. Often their commercials have nothing about what good the

Shorter days mean less time in the garden; peruse gardening websites, magazines, and seed catalogs instead. Tasks: • Stake newly planted trees in windy areas. • Clean up debris to eliminate

We all know that apples are great without being an ingredient in a recipe. Peeled or unpeeled, that crispy, juicy crunch is a joy for all ages. Right now, there are

My Italian grandmother always called it basilico, rather than basil. I call it that, too, but depending on the circumstances, I try to remember that most people call it basil. I

As you wander through your garden or landscape, subtle variations in sunlight, moisture levels, and structural elements become apparent. These variations create microclimates that can determine whether a plant merely survives

What is a friend? Merriam-Webster defines a friend as a person who has a strong liking, affection, and trust for another person, distinct from family members or romantic partners. I’ve had

The Madera County Master Gardeners will celebrate the season with a Fall Festival event in the Three Sisters Garden on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The

The bumps on oak tree foliage and branches are galls caused by minute cynipid wasps, and do not harm people or the trees. Tasks: • Cut warm-season grasses short and over-seed

Lately, I have had smoked salmon on my shopping list a lot. My husband seems to be addicted to a meal of a toasted onion bagel, spread with cream cheese, dotted