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Fri, Feb 21, 2025

Learn which bloom is which at Camellia Day in Folsom

Murer House hosts 10th annual celebration with show, tours and speakers.

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Get free tips for garden success at Grow Orangevale

Debbie Arrington among speakers at event this Saturday at Orangevale Library

Wed, Feb 19, 2025

Learn about food writing over wine and dinner

Les Dames Sacramento hosts special event featuring three local pros

Tue, Feb 18, 2025

FIMBY: How to squeeze more food into less space

Square-foot gardening makes the most of room in raised beds

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

Enjoy insightful, delightful 'Walk with Warren'

UC Davis Arboretum hosts free midweek tour, in search of signs of spring

Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Celery stars in salad with Thai flavors

New! Chopped veggies, peanuts provide plenty of crunch

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 16

Chance to dry out after a very soggy two weeks

Fri, Feb 14, 2025

The Secret Garden hosts huge Parking Lot Sale

Elk Grove's destination garden store offers big discounts on pottery, fountains, garden art and plants

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Learn to prune with purpose this weekend

Free class offered through City of Roseville program

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

Davis Rewilding Society steps up its efforts to help native wildlife, plants

Here's your chance to help this student-run group connect more people with nature

Tue, Feb 11, 2025

FIMBY: When to plant? Consider staggering your transplants

Succession planting allows for a more consistent flow of home-grown food

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Annual census of feathered friends starts Friday

Sun, Feb 09, 2025

Mix up fresh citrus for this super salsa

New! Citrus salsa with fresh orange, mandarin, kumquat and lime

Sat, Feb 08, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 9

More wintry weather on tap; be ready for frost and rain

Fri, Feb 07, 2025

Get ready for a soggy Valentine's week -- and frosty nights

After heavy rain, more winter weather is on the way to Sacramento, foothills

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

UC Davis hosts free Biodiversity Museum Day

Arboretum and Public Garden included in this family-friendly event

Wed, Feb 05, 2025

Master gardeners host Open Gardens at two locations Saturday

Sacramento and Placer experts available to answer questions

Tue, Feb 04, 2025

Presenting Food in My Back Yard: Starting in seed starting

Small investments, big yields for gardeners with patience

Mon, Feb 03, 2025

Green Acres hosts free seed-starting workshops

Learn how to grow more -- and save more, too

Sun, Feb 02, 2025

Gingery carrot soup packs in nutrition and comfort

New! Vegan soup is loaded with vegetables and spices

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Garden Checklist for week of March 9

Make the most of the sunny days before the rain arrives mid-week; your garden needs some TLC.

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

* Start preparing 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 starting to bloom. 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.

* Feed roses with a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in that product; organic fertilizers tend to have lower numbers, such as 4-4-4).

* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Try using well-composted manure, spread 1-inch thick under the tree. This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.

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

* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cauliflower, broccoli, collards and kale.

* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground.

* Before the mercury starts inching upward, this is your last chance to plant such annuals as pansies, violas and primroses.

* 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.

* Soil pH is important for blueberries to produce a crop. Now is the time to test the soil around the plants using a soil test or soil meter. The soil should be in the 4.5 to 5.5 range; most Sacramento soil is in the 7 range. The sulfur package will list the amount to apply, depending on what the test shows.

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