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Tue, Oct 01, 2024

Shepard Center hosts huge fall sale

Dozens of plant and crafts clubs offer plants, books, jewelry, artwork and more

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Will a one-ton pumpkin show up Saturday?

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival returns Oct. 5 and 6

Sun, Sep 29, 2024

Flavorful stir fry dresses up green beans

New! Toasted coconut, mustard seeds and nuts provide crunch

Sat, Sep 28, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 29

After September heat, October starts out with triple digits

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Want water-wise plants? These sales are for you

UC Davis Arboretum celebrates 50 years of fall plant sales.

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

So many cool events this weekend

Water-wise gardening, lavender crafts, fascinating insects and a river habitat celebration

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

Green Acres hosts giant 'Pumpkin Party'

All seven locations will offer seasonal family fun, garden workshops

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

Making the most of a sunny opportunity

After oak falls on her house, Auburn teacher turns once-shady space into pollinator paradise

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

Amador Flower Farm hosts annual Fall Fun Days

Mazes, pumpkin patch, free tram tours plus gardening experts

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

Squash and carrots team in flavorful fritters

New! End-of-summer squash in a side dish or appetizer

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 22

Fall gets off to a hot start; it’s time to plant for cool weather ahead

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Plan and plant ahead with 2025 Gardening Guide

Placer County master gardeners will sell new information-packed calendar at Auburn Home and Harvest Fest

Wed, Sep 18, 2024

Love roses? Help rate new varieties

Participate in national Roses in Review survey

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

Celebrate farm-to-fork fun in Sacramento, Davis

Street Festival takes over Capitol Mall; The Village Feast returns to Davis Central Park

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Wildlife habitat, planted by a pro

Elk Grove landscape designer shows how to use native plants to create bird- and bee-friendly gardens

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

Yes, Asian pears can be baked

New! A cobbler perfect for a seasonal transition

Sat, Sep 14, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 15

Coming soon: Much cooler temperatures with possibility of rain

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Master gardeners know: Fall is for planting California native plants

Demonstration garden in Loomis hosts open house, workshop

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Enjoy an almost-fall morning Saturday at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center

Sacramento master gardeners will be available for questions, tips during Open Garden

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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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