We have had a flush of mushrooms after last winter’s generous rainfall. A recent example was a surprise. It emerged in the wood chip mulch under a Deodora cedar in a Napa garden. I had not seen the ...

Ever wander through your garden and spy something that looks odd or different than what you expect? Now and then, Mother Nature has a botanical hiccup that produces a garden curiosity. It may be ...

I could hear my roasted root vegetables sizzling in the oven when I saw their car pull into my driveway. Eric and Nanette stepped out, carrying a big basket of food. A whole watermelon, can of ...