All clips written by Roger Coryell, owned by their publishers
Nobody on this coast plants an echium, commonly called Pride of Madeira, twice. You don’t have to. You put one in, you admire it, and the following spring there are…
By July, the rain is done. You know it, the soil knows it, and every plant in the yard is about to find out what kind of gardener you really…
Mulch isn’t optional — and drip on a timer is the gold standard.
Longtime gardeners got just 15 days notice before the water was shut off May 23.
MENDOCINO CO., 5/12/26 — Clean, moving water may be the fastest single addition you can make to attract birds to your yard. A shallow basin works. A small fountain works. Even a slow drip onto a saucer will do it. Keep it shallow, change the water often, and scrub the basin; a dirty bird bath can...
March in Sonoma County has a particular mood: longer light, cooler nights that still mean business, and gardens that look like they're thinking about what comes next. It's also a…
Look, I appreciate the thought. I do. I know you care, I know you’re busy, and I know you bravely entered a HomeGoods during peak Mariah Carey season and survived.…
Red worms on a white background
Spring in Sonoma County means new growth — and for many local gardeners, a trip to the nearest Prickett’s Nursery is the first step into the season. Founded in 1941…
Saturday, May 10, Sonoma and Marin counties will showcase wisdom gathered from years of adapting to drought during the 15th annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. Hosted by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water…
Gardeners have a lexicon all their own, a mix of the poetic, the archaic, and the delightfully odd. Take vermiculated, for instance — this charming word describes a surface patterned…
Locally owned nurseries sustain Sonoma County’s agricultural heritage. Buying locally grown plants prevents the spread of pests and diseases that harm farms. Support these nurseries specializing in plants suited to…
Sonoma County spans over 1,600 square miles, a mosaic of coastal mists, sun-soaked valleys, and steep, rugged hills. Here, microclimates shift from fog-laden mornings to parched afternoons. Winter storms can…
Pruning isn’t punishment. It’s renewal. Roses like pruning. I swear, if you lean in close, you’ll hear them sigh with relief when those tired canes get snipped. I even talk…
Winter in Sonoma County brings a serene beauty to the garden. As I prune my roses and clear the morning frost from the fountain, I find joy in these quiet…