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Debbie and Kathy won't be this close together -- or in the studio with Fred -- but they'll still be talking about gardening this Sunday on KFBK and KSTE. (Photo by Richard Hellesen)

Creators are Farmer Fred Hoffman's Sunday guests

Are you gardening through the coronavirus crisis? Listen in to Sacramento Digs Gardening creators Debbie Arrington and Kathy Morrison on Sunday, April 5, when they’ll join Farmer Fred Hoffman on his morning radio shows.

We’ll talk about how the pandemic has affected our gardening world near and far, from the cancellation of major events to a run on vegetable seeds and live chicks. We’ll also answer listener questions; check out
www.farmerfred.com for links.

Fred Hoffman is broadcasting from
his home studio during the current
health crisis.
Need advice on growing tomatoes? Rose care? What to plant when? We’ll tackle a broad range of topics.

Due to coronavirus, we won’t be physically in Fred’s Folsom home studio. Instead, we’ll be patched into the shows via phone lines from our own homes.

Tune into "KFBK Garden Show" on 1530-AM/93.1-FM KFBK. The show starts at 8 a.m.; we’re scheduled for 9 a.m. Then, we’ll hop over to "Get Growing" on Talk 650 KSTE at 10 a.m. to talk more gardening. Both shows also are available on their station websites, www.KBFK.com and www.KSTE.com .


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Dig In: Garden Checklist

For week of March 26:

Sacramento can expect another inch of rain from this latest storm. Leave the sprinklers off at least another week. Temps will dip down into the low 30s early in the week, so avoid planting tender seedlings (such as tomatoes). Concentrate on these tasks before or after this week’s rain:


* Fertilize roses, annual flowers and berries as spring growth begins to appear.


* Knock off aphids with a strong blast of water or some bug soap as soon as they appear.


* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.


* Prepare summer vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.


* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.


* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to help corral blossom blight.


* Feed citrus trees, which are now in bloom and setting fruit.


To prevent sunburn and borer problems on young trees, paint the exposed portion of the trunk with diluted white latex (water-based) interior paint. Dilute the paint with an equal amount of cold water before application.

* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.


* Seed and renovate the lawn (if you still have one). Feed cool-season grasses such as bent, blue, rye and fescue with a slow-release fertilizer. Check the irrigation system and perform maintenance. Make sure sprinkler heads are turned toward the lawn, not the sidewalk.


* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and kale.


* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground.


* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.


* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.

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