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Tue, Mar 05, 2024

Gardener's Market brings together local specialty nurseries, artisans

Sacramento Perennial Plant Club event features dozens of vendors at Shepard Center

Mon, Mar 04, 2024

100th Sacramento Camellia Show attracts a crowd

People brave stormy weather to celebrate milestone and see lots of flowers

Sun, Mar 03, 2024

Whole-orange loaf cake brightens a grey morning

Recipe: Poppy seeds add texture to vegan snack cake

Sat, Mar 02, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 3

Cold storms remind us: It’s still winter (but we have camellias)

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Cold, wet weather puts brakes on Sacramento's spring

High temperatures take a 20-degree dip from last weekend's warmth

Wed, Feb 28, 2024

Learn how to create an easy raised bed with straw bales

Placer County master gardeners offer free workshop on straw-bale gardening

Tue, Feb 27, 2024

Learn how to 'Take Great Rose Photos with Your Phone'

American Rose Society offers free webinar on flower photography

Mon, Feb 26, 2024

Sacramento celebrates favorite flower at 100th Camellia Show

Milestone event to be at new location: Scottish Rite Center

Sun, Feb 25, 2024

Versatile asparagus casserole perfect for any meatless meal

Recipe: Easy asparagus-mushroom bake with eggs and cheese.

Sat, Feb 24, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 25

Enjoy a glimpse of spring before more rain arrives

Fri, Feb 23, 2024

Rain and warmer weather bring … rust

How to tackle fungal outbreaks on roses without spraying

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fruit trees for a home garden? Think small

Placer County master gardeners present workshop Saturday

Wed, Feb 21, 2024

How does Sacramento rain total measure up?

February has been very wet; warmer (and dry) weather is on its way

Tue, Feb 20, 2024

SacTree needs volunteers for Rancho Cordova tree planting

Registration is open for more neighborhood tree plantings in March and April; families welcome.

Mon, Feb 19, 2024

'Women in Agriculture' share insights into sustainable farming

Sacramento Speakers Series supports scholarships for future farmers and more

Sun, Feb 18, 2024

Lemon pudding cakes are light as clouds

Recipe: Bake them in ramekins for easy serving now or later

Sat, Feb 17, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 18

Rain will dampen gardening plans, keep soil wet

Fri, Feb 16, 2024

Murer House in Folsom hosts ninth annual Camellia Day

Feb. 24 event includes blossom show, tours and speaker Greg Gayton

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Plant sales jam calendar for spring

Save these dates for great finds at great prices

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Garden Checklist for week of Oct. 27

It's still great weather for gardening. Grab a sweater – and an umbrella, just in case – then get to work:

* October is the best month to plant trees, shrubs and perennials.

* Harvest pumpkins and winter squash.

* Pick apples and persimmons. Remember to pick up fallen fruit, too; it attracts pests.

* Clean up the summer vegetable garden and compost disease-free foliage.

* Dig up corms and tubers of gladioli, dahlias and tuberous begonias after the foliage dies. Clean and store in a cool, dry place.

* Treat azaleas, gardenias and camellias with chelated iron if leaves are yellowing between the veins.

* Now is the time to plant seeds for many flowers directly into the garden, including cornflower, nasturtium, nigella, poppy, portulaca, sweet pea and stock.

* Plant seeds for radishes, bok choy, mustard, spinach and peas.

* Plant garlic and onions.

* Set out cool-weather bedding plants, including calendula, pansy, snapdragon, primrose and viola.

* Reseed and feed the lawn. Work on bare spots.

Taste Spring! E-cookbook

Strawberries

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Taste Winter! E-cookbook

Lemon coconut pancakes

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