A guide to planting onions in Napa County
Last fall, while the soil was still dry, I prepared one of my raised beds for allium crops. The allium family includes onions, leeks, garlic, shallots and chives.
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Last fall, while the soil was still dry, I prepared one of my raised beds for allium crops. The allium family includes onions, leeks, garlic, shallots and chives.
If you dig a hole in damp soil, you will probably run across a worm. Maybe more than one.
Starting your own backyard compost bin is easy.
A succulent is a plant that stores water in its leaves. Succulents are ideal for Napa Valley gardens since we live in a drought-prone area.
Raised beds extend your growing season because the soil warms up faster in spring. They also protect your plants as pets and children aren’t likely to run around in them.