Garden Notes

No matter how old we are, when Fall comes, we inevitably hear the call of the garden: Come, make haste, clean up, clear out and plan for next year's garden.

Longitudinal research provides both individuals and their attending organizations essential data streams germane to very specific issues. Across the United States, pollinator decline remains a "hot button" given its impact upon our ability to continue growing food.

Although spring is a wonderful time to see many native plants in bloom, each season has its own beauty, and a visit to a native plant garden now can provide inspiration for the fall planting season. California fuchsias (Epilobium spp.), asters (Aster spp.), California buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.

When in doubt, eat dessert first! These mini pumpkin Oreo cheesecakes will be the star at any of your fall events. They are so fall and yummy, these are the show-stoppers. The maple walnut cookies make a chewy treat. Think warm tea, cozy blanket, and enveloping yourself in comfort.

TREE: Pecan (Carya illoensis) can provide you with some delectable nuts and there are varieties that will work for you here in the northern San Joaquin Valley, if you have room for a backyard orchard. They will also provide fairly dense shade if that is needed.