"A garden that never died eventually would weary; maybe gardens require walls in time as well as space. The garden winter doesn’t visit is a dull place, robbed of springtime, unacquainted with the extraordinary perfume that rises from the soil after it has had its rest."
~ Michael Pollan, 'Autumn, It's No Garden Party'
How to Autumn Prune Your Non-Woody Plants Workshop discussing considerations in pruning (mostly) non-woody shrubs before their winter resting time. Learn when to prune, how to prune and what tools to use followed by hands on training.
Pruning Fruit Trees. Prune once in the dormant season (usually winter, but not always!) and once again in the summer - but please check the specific pruning sheets for your tree, as apricot and cherry trees are not pruned in winter.
Native Plants are Easy to Grow – so long as you don't overdo it with soil amendments or other unnecessary additions. Many natives, including iconic species like Ceanothus and manzanita, can live for decades with very little care.
Planting Natives. The best time to plant natives is in the late fall, when the rainy season starts. This is true for scattering seeds of annual wildflowers, planting native bulbs, and transplanting plants from nursery containers.
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