Pole beans outproduce bush beans in small spaces, yielding two to three times more per square foot. Here is how to decide which type fits your Santa Cruz garden.

BT kills caterpillars that eat treated leaves while hand-picking removes them instantly. Here is when to use each method in your Santa Cruz garden.

Blossom end rot is a dark patch on the bottom of tomatoes from inconsistent watering. Sunscald is a bleached patch on the sunny side. Here is how to fix both.

Beneficial insects provide self-sustaining aphid control while pesticides require constant reapplication. Here is why Santa Cruz gardeners should go biological.

Bare-root fruit trees cost 30-50% less and establish faster than container trees. Here is how to choose the right buying option for your Santa Cruz garden.

Bulk soil saves 40-60% over bagged soil when filling raised beds. Here is how to calculate what you need and find the best mix in Santa Cruz County.

Artichokes are the clear winner for Santa Cruz gardens. We live in the best artichoke climate in the country, and the harvest is universally loved. Here is the full comparison.