January Masterclass Bay Area Gardening Deep Dive (Sunset + USDA Zones) January is not a “do nothing” month in the Bay Area. It is a foundation month. What you plant, prepare, and protect now directly determines spring success, pest pressure, and crop timing across the entire year. This Masterclass goes beyond basic planting lists. It explains why January works the way it does in the Bay Area, how to adjust for microclimates, and how experienced gardeners use this month to qui

November flips the Bay Area into true cool-season mode: short days, the first meaningful rains, and soils that swing between soaked and...

Peas shine in cool, bright conditions with steady moisture. The Bay’s patchwork means Sunset zones matter: coastal 16–17 can sow for...

Broccoli rewards Bay Area growers when timing matches microclimate. We pair USDA 9–10 (hardiness) with Sunset 14–17 for local precision —...

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...

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...

Artichokes love the Bay Area’s cool, marine weather. On the coast (including San Mateo County), you can grow them as long-lived...

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

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...