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Welcome to the Winter Garden & Season Extension Learning Hub, your practical guide to gardening year-round—no matter how cool the weather gets. Drawing from more than three decades of four-season gardening in Sonoma Valley, as well as several years gardening in Iowa’s Zone 5 winters, I share the methods, tools, and timing that keep beds…

A complete guide to starting vegetables from seed, based on 30+ years of hands-on gardening experience in Sonoma Valley. Starting vegetables from seed is one of the most satisfying parts of gardening. It lets you grow the exact varieties you want—when you want them—while saving money and gaining a deep understanding of your garden’s needs….