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Mon, Jul 24, 2023

Think cool (veggies) during hot Dog Days of Summer

Start seeds for fall, winter favorites for transplanting after Labor Day

Sun, Jul 23, 2023

Juice fresh tomatoes, then make Bloody Mary with a twist

Recipe: Cocktail features just-squeezed tomato juice

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 23

After record heat, some cool relief is on its way

Fri, Jul 21, 2023

Midsummer replacements: What to plant now

Several vegetables and flowers can be planted in late July (just remember to water)

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Sacramento County's Harvest Day returns Aug. 5

Plant talks, vendors, food and fun during annual gardening celebration

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Beyond Jalapenogate: Tough summer for pepper lovers

Cool spring challenged seedling growth, no matter the pepper variety

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Give trees extra water, TLC during summer heat

Easy irrigation method: Use a bucket with a hole in it

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Record Sacramento heat brings outbreak of spider mites

Stay hydrated and give your plants a morning shower

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Whip up a summer cake that takes no baking

Recipe: Peaches and cookies chill in a cool treat

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 16

Intense heat will challenge midsummer garden

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

Make a 'jewelry box garden' for precious succulents

Sign up now for Green Acres workshops at all locations

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Learn about good bugs that help control bad bugs

Free UC webinar on 'Natural Enemies & Beneficial Bugs'

Wed, Jul 12, 2023

In all its ag glory, California State Fair opens Friday

Emphasis will be on food with return of festival; visit master gardeners at The Farm

Tue, Jul 11, 2023

Get ready for 'excessive heat' this week

Tips to help keep gardeners, gardens more comfortable in triple-digit weather

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Iris rhizome sale features hundreds of varieties

Bearded irises are a perfect addition to water-wise Sacramento gardens.

Sun, Jul 09, 2023

Flavorful frittata is good for any meal

Recipe: Spinach-mushroom-pancetta frittata for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Sat, Jul 08, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 9

Make most of mild weather before triple-digit heat returns Friday, opening day of the State Fair.

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

Tickets now on sale for Exotic Plants’ Luau Night

Food, fun and Kokedama orchid workshop part of July 29 special event.

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Learn water-wise tips for hot July

Make the most of your irrigation; Green Acres offers free workshops.

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

Sacramento Shade program offers free trees, more shade

Program offers more choices to grow our urban forest while withstanding wild weather swings.

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Garden Checklist for week of Nov. 10

Make the most of gaps between raindrops this week and get stuff done:

* Rake and compost leaves, but dispose of any diseased plant material. For example, if peach and nectarine trees showed signs of leaf curl this year, clean up under trees and dispose of those leaves instead of composting.

* Give your azaleas, gardenias and camellias a boost with chelated iron.

* For larger blooms, pinch off some camellia buds.

* After they bloom, chrysanthemums should be trimmed to 6 to 8 inches above the ground. If in pots, keep the mums in their containers until next spring. Then, they can be planted in the ground, if desired, or repotted.

* Prune non-flowering trees and shrubs while dormant.

* Pull faded annuals and vegetables.

* Prune dead or broken branches from trees.

* Keep planting bulbs to spread out your spring bloom. Some possible suggestions: daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, anemones and scillas.

* This is also a good time to seed wildflowers and plant such spring bloomers as sweet pea, sweet alyssum and bachelor buttons.

* Now is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. This gives them plenty of time for root development before spring growth. They also benefit from fall and winter rains.

* Set out cool-weather annuals such as pansies and snapdragons.

* Lettuce, cabbage and broccoli also can be planted now.

* Plant garlic and onions.

Taste Spring! E-cookbook

Strawberries

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Taste Summer! E-cookbook

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Taste Winter! E-cookbook

Lemon coconut pancakes

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