Your Garden … with Kate Russell – Brown bud on broccoli means a smaller, less desirable crop

by Kate Russell | Nov 10, 2018 | Environment

Published in the November 14 – 27, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Gilroy gardeners can grow broccoli in spring and fall. Those densely packed heads of unopened flower buds are excellent in salads and casseroles. But sometimes they don’t grow the way you expect...

Your Garden … with Kate Russell – Brown marmorated stink bugs have invaded South County

by Kate Russell | Oct 27, 2018 | Contributors

Published in the October 31 – November 13, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life The brown marmorated stink bugs have invaded Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Well, maybe not invaded, but these invasive pests can be serious garden pests. Most stink bug species eat popular crops,...

Your Garden … with Kate Russell – Gilroy gardeners can grow food year-round with succession planting

by Kate Russell | Sep 14, 2018 | Environment

Published in the September 19 – October 2, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Living in Gilroy makes it possible to grow food year-round. Instead of simply planting in spring, Gilroy gardeners can use the same space all year with succession planting. Succession planting...

Your Garden  … with Kate Russell – Gilroy gardeners can grow food year-round with succession planting

by Kate Russell | Aug 31, 2018 | Environment

Published in the September 5 – 18, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Living in Gilroy makes it possible to grow food year-round. Instead of simply planting in spring, Gilroy gardeners can use the same space all year with succession planting. Succession planting makes...

Your Garden … with Kate Russell – There are many benefits to planting nursery beds in Morgan Hill

by Kate Russell | Aug 2, 2018 | Environment

Published in the August 8 – 21, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life You’ve heard of raised beds in Morgan Hill, but what about nursery beds? Nursery beds are temporary homes for seeds, seedlings, cuttings, gift plants, and unexpected sale-priced plants. They can also be...