Strawberries are nearly ready to be picked in June, but vigilant gardeners must protect their harvest from slugs that can destroy an entire crop overnight. June sees strawberry plants especially ...

Gardeners facing the challenge of guarding their garden-grown fruits and veg from peckish slugs or birds know netting can prove cumbersome, especially when tackling trickier spaces. But gardening ...

Hands holding fresh-picked strawberries in front of the plant - Bigc Studio/Shutterstock Nothing says spring like the first bite of a fresh strawberry straight from the garden. With many varieties ...

Greenhouse slug looking down over a wooden edge - Anatoliy Berislavskiy/Shutterstock Some forms of wildlife are a welcome sight in your garden, like helpful ...

If you're struggling with slugs in your garden, one expert has shared a surprisingly easy yet effective way to deter these ...

You just planted a tidy row of tiny broccoli in your garden. But when you head outside the next morning, you discover the foliage is full of weirdly-shaped holes—and some of the seedlings are gone!

Strawberries are a fantastic choice for container gardening. Their compact, fast-growing nature lets you enjoy fresh berries in small spaces. Whether in hanging baskets, window boxes, or pots, these ...

Tower gardening? No, it’s not like Jack’s Beanstalk, but tower gardening can come with many advantages. Tower gardens are great for small spaces, easier to irrigate, better for pest control and better ...

During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden.

Growing your own veggies can be a rewarding endeavor, with even small yields providing a hearty bounty for your dinner table. Easy-to-grow favorites include salad leaves and greens, zucchinis, peas, ...