Printable, practical guides written in Grass Valley, California, for gardeners growing between 1,500 and 3,000 feet.
Visit the Etsy ShopHi, I'm Tom Hart, a retired gardener here in the foothills of Grass Valley. Gardening up here has its own rhythm, and I've put what I've learned into simple guides that I hope save you some trial and error.
Whether you're new to the foothills or have been digging here for years, I'm glad you stopped by.
Month-by-month guidance on what to plant and when in the foothills.
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When to plant, how to care for it, and when to harvest garlic in the foothills.
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Plants that deer tend to leave alone, plus ideas for protecting your garden.
Buy on EtsyThe foothills are full of microclimates. Your neighbor's yard a few hundred feet up or down the hill can run warmer or colder than yours, so watch your own spot.
Don't rush warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and squash. Nights below 50°F stunt them, so hold off until late May.
Add compost and go no-till. Healthy soil does a lot of the work for you.
Questions about a guide or foothills gardening? I'd love to hear from you.
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