Why November matters First rains, shorter days, and cooler nights flip beds to winter mode. November is still productive if you lean into...

Swiss Chard — Bay Area (Sunset 14–17; USDA 9–10) Swiss chard thrives across the Bay Area, but the how depends on microclimate. We combine...

Kale is a cool‑season workhorse in the Bay Area. To get tender leaves and steady harvests, match sowing and transplant timing to your...

Spinach is one of the most reliable cool‑season crops in the Bay Area — but dialing timing to your microclimate makes all the difference....

September Planting Masterclass (Bay Area) September is the Bay Area hand-off from warm-season to cool-season crops. The trick is matching...

Masterclass: Tomato — Bay Area (Sunset 14–17; USDA 9–10) Tomatoes thrive in the Bay Area when you match variety + timing to your...

Root crops love the Bay Area’s cool nights and mild days—especially as we roll from late summer into fall. This masterclass bundles three...

Growing Guide: September in the Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) September is the Bay Area hand-off from summer to cool-season veggies. Clear...

What companion planting really is It’s not plant “friendships.” It’s smart mixing of vegetables, herbs, and flowers so you: Attract and...

Cool nights + mild days = root-crop heaven. In the Bay Area, you can direct-sow beets, radishes, and turnips from late summer into fall...

Tomatoes love heat and long days—two things the Bay Area delivers unevenly. Here’s a simple, microclimate-aware plan so you know what...

Squash is a Bay Area all-star—fast, generous, and happy in raised beds, in-ground plots, and even big containers. This masterclass covers...

The Bay Area in August is a tale of microclimates — foggy coast, mild bay flats, and toasty inland pockets. The good news: you can still...

Discover 15 of the most inspiring community gardens across the Bay Area — from San Mateo to Marin — where locals come together to grow food, share knowledge, and create thriving green spaces. Includes garden highlights, what makes each one unique, and tips for getting involved.

Why lettuce is a Bay Area gardener’s best friend In our mild Mediterranean-meets-fog climate, lettuce is one of the most reliable crops...

Why grow lettuce here? Cool nights, foggy mornings, and mild winters make the Bay Area ideal for lettuce almost year-round. Many coastal...

Because gardening is better when we grow together. Whether you’re planting your first lettuce seed or growing your fifth season of...