The Naked Gardener
by David George I love to spend time in my substantial and challenging garden. The past twenty years, I have adopted natural (naked!), environmentally friendly gardening practices. As every gardener…
East Bay Quality of Life Attracts Home Buyers
The Right Move by Terrylynn Fisher, Broker Associate So you’ve chosen the East Bay for your next home and/or you have a home to sell. The real estate market is…
What to Know About Starter Homes
by Jennifer Stojanovich Realtor, Better Homes Realty Buying your first home is so exciting. However, the process can be a little intimidating when you’re doing it for the first time.…
Buying Near a School
by Jennifer Stojanovich Realtor, Better Homes Realty Is buying near a school a good idea, or could it be inviting trouble? Here are the pros and cons you should weigh…
Growing Goodness in the Garden
By Jere Peck, Garden Manager at The Gardens at Heather Farm “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads…
Grateful Garden
GARDENWISE By Jere Peck, Garden Manager at The Gardens at Heather Farm With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “How the heck is it already November?”…
Gardening with Kids: Get Down to New Possibilities
A Word from the Gardens at Heather Farm Kids and dirt, trust us, it’s a good thing. Add a little sunshine, fresh air, and water and you’ve got gold. Gardening…
Hands Down: Reading the Right Time to Water Your Plants
Gardenwise By Brian Larsen I’m frequently asked for advice on how much to water plants. The not-so-convenient answer is that there is no convenient answer. With every plant and every…
Gardenwise: Nurture the Ground Beneath Your Feet — The Importance of Healthy Soil
By Brian Larsen Garden Manger at the Gardens at Heather Farms The most important factor in ensuring the success of your garden is the soil. An essential element of the…
Pilot Program Reduces Fees for Secondary Living Units
In an effort to increase affordable housing in Concord, the City of Concord has launched a two-year pilot program to encourage property owners to build small, secondary living units on…
Feeding Your Roses: What’s On the Menu?
By Brian Larsen I’m often asked how I keep The Gardens’ roses blooming like crazy all throughout the summer months. Well, it’s really no secret; the answer is simple and…
How to Hire a Reliable Moving Company
by Jennifer Stojanovich Getting settled into your new home can be a transformative experience. Starting fresh in a new space is like hitting the reset button on your life, sparking…