Ambitious Harvest
Grow Food in Santa Cruz & the Bay Area
Ambitious Harvest is here to teach you how to grow vegetables, work with California's microclimates, conserve water, and harvest abundantly, all year long. Come dig in!
Why Local Gardening Knowledge Matters
Generic gardening advice wasn't written for our fog, our dry summers, or our mild winters that let us grow nearly year-round. What works in the Midwest or the Pacific Northwest often fails here. Ambitious Harvest is your guide to what actually works in Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area: the right varieties, timing, and water-wise techniques that make sense for California.
Getting Started
Grow Guides
Gardening with Kids
Water-Wise Gardening
Fire-Wise Gardening
Microclimates
Seasonal Planting
Wildlife and Pest Management
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Fresh tips and practical advice for Santa Cruz gardeners
