The Savvy Sage

Article and photos by Kate Bear - This article is the second of three articles addressing different aspects of transitioning my yard to one that better meets my desires. The work is ongoing as ideas occur to me. The following is a discussion about rejuvenating a planter, a hedge, and a trumpet…

 Article and photos by Peg Smith - On a wander through the garden, I noticed this whimsical pattern on the new growth of the grapefruit tree caused by the larvae of the Citrus Leafminer Moth, a native of Asia and a relative newcomer affecting California’s citrus industry. First detected in Imperial…

Article and photo by Peg Smith - Our summer has been remarkably kind with its temperatures this year. I think I should whisper this in case summer decides to throw at us those late-season high temperatures and winds that we have experienced before. Continue to avoid overdoing your personal strength and…

 Article by Kathy Guerrero - My grandmother was the sole inspiration in my lifelong gardening adventures. Her garden in The Berkeley Hills was breathtaking. She was the best cook I’ve ever known. I attribute this to her use of fresh herbs in nearly everything she cooked. My earliest memories were…

 Article by Kelly Mae Heroux - For the past two years, I’ve found myself smiling every time I pass a vibrant island of wildflowers in my neighbor’s front yard. Surrounded by neatly trimmed turf and concrete sidewalks, this unruly burst of color seems to make everything around it feel more alive…