From Garden to Glass: Growing Herbs for Cocktails in California
Fresh herbs transform ordinary cocktails into something special, and Santa Cruz County's mild climate lets you grow most cocktail herbs year-round. This guide covers the essential herbs for your home bar garden, with variety recommendations, growing tips for each microclimate, and recipes to put your harvest to work.
Growing Lavender in Santa Cruz County: A Complete Guide
Lavender is perfectly suited to Santa Cruz County's Mediterranean climate. Once established, it needs almost no irrigation and rewards you with fragrant blooms, culinary uses, and pollinator habitat.
Water-wise Wonders: 10 Drought-resistant Plants for a Thriving California Garden
Are you ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of water-wise wonders? Come along as we explore some drought-resistant plants that'll make your California garden the talk of the town – or at least the envy of your neighbors. So, strap on your gardening gloves, and let's dive into these fabulous and eco-friendly plant choices that'll make your garden the life of the (water-conserving) party!