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Adrienne Gaughan 6/15/26 Adrienne Gaughan 6/15/26

Summer Cover Crops for California Gardens: Buckwheat, Cowpeas & More

Grow summer cover crops to build soil between harvests. Buckwheat, cowpeas, and sorghum-sudan grass thrive in California heat and keep beds productive.

Adrienne Gaughan 5/30/26 Adrienne Gaughan 5/30/26

Cover Crops for Santa Cruz Gardens: Complete Guide to Building Better Soil

Learn how cover crops build soil, suppress weeds, and prevent erosion in Santa Cruz County gardens. Types, timing, and benefits for California home gardeners.

Adrienne Gaughan 5/7/26 Adrienne Gaughan 5/7/26

Best Cover Crops for Home Gardens in California: What to Plant and When

Discover the best cover crops for California home gardens, from crimson clover to buckwheat. Species guide with sowing times, growth habits, and soil benefits.

Adrienne Gaughan 4/9/26 Adrienne Gaughan 4/9/26

How to Turn Under Cover Crops: Timing, Methods & Common Mistakes

Learn when and how to terminate cover crops. Chop-and-drop, mow, tarp, or incorporate. Avoid common mistakes that waste your cover crop investment.

Adrienne Gaughan 2/1/26 Adrienne Gaughan 2/1/26

Cover Crop Mixes for California Gardens: Why Blends Work Better

Learn why cover crop mixes outperform single species. Classic blends like peas and oats, fava and rye, and clover and ryegrass for California home gardens.

Adrienne Gaughan 8/7/25 Adrienne Gaughan 8/7/25

Winter Cover Crops in California: What to Sow After Summer Garden Ends

Plant winter cover crops in October or November to protect bare soil, fix nitrogen, and build organic matter. Best species and timing for California gardens.