Owl along the watchtower: How these garden guardians keep rats at bay By Laura Simpson July 19, 2025 at 7:28 a.m. Plus, what to do about problem weeds?
How worried should you be about ticks in Southern California? By Laura Simpson July 5, 2025 at 10:41 a.m. And is salt good for killing weeds?
Why isn’t open kettle canning considered safe for food storage? By Laura Simpson June 26, 2025 at 8:58 a.m. Also, you should check reputable online sources periodically since safety recommendations change as new testing...
What you need to know about companion planting in your garden By Laura Simpson June 20, 2025 at 7:10 a.m. But some crops should never be planted near each other.
What you should consider before using pre-emergent herbicides in the garden By Laura Simpson June 13, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Plus, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using weed cloth?
What happened to the giant murder hornets? Plus, yellow jackets are jerks. By Laura Simpson June 6, 2025 at 7:11 a.m. The Master Gardener gets at what's been bugging you.
Some gardening tips to stop thrips from damaging your plants By Laura Simpson May 30, 2025 at 12:51 p.m. Plus, more questions about your garden answered this week.
Some garden tips to reduce southwest injury to your trees By Laura Simpson May 23, 2025 at 8:57 a.m. Countering a common canning conundrum.
What you should (and shouldn’t) do if wildlife is living on your property By Laura Simpson May 17, 2025 at 7:44 a.m. Blocking access to nesting sites is only advisable once you are certain that there are...
Too much or too little fruit on your tree? Here’s what you can do about it By Laura Simpson May 10, 2025 at 7:18 a.m. Plus, why Fungus gnats are not only annoying, but also bad for your plants.